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Notice
Lock Reopened with Reduced Width: Champlain Canal - Smith's Basin
06/22/2025 01:32 PM
Notice to Mariners
Champlain Canal – Smith’s Basin
June 22, 2025
Mariners are advised that Champlain Canal Lock C-9 in Smith’s Basin that was announced as closed in a previous Notice to Mariners has reopened to navigation, however the lock is only able to pass vessels with a maximum beam of 20 feet due to an inoperable gate until further notice
A chart showing the affected area can be found at:
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To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.