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Notice
Lock Reopened with Submerged Hazard: Erie Canal - Waterford
07/03/2025 05:31 PM
Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal - Waterford Flight
July 3, 2025
Mariners are advised that Erie Canal Lock E-2 through Lock E-6, the Waterford Flight, that was announced as closed in a previous Notice to Mariners has reopened to navigation. Boaters should use caution when approaching and exiting Lock E-2, be aware of hazard buoys below the lock and in the navigation channel marking a submerged vehicle, proceed through the area at a "No Wake" speed and under no circumstances shall any vessel exceed 5 MPH.
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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.