Notice
Underwater Inspection: Western Erie Canal - Holley
Notice to Mariners
Western Erie Canal – Holley
August 25, 2025
Mariners are advised of an underwater inspection occurring on the Western Erie Canal on the following schedule:
- Tuesday, August 26th – Holley Waste Wier, on the south side of the Canal, just east of the East Avenue Lift Bridge (E-187) over the Erie Canal in Holley.
The inspection area will be marked by commercial diver’s flags while divers are in the water. Boaters should use caution in this area, come to a full stop and proceed at a "No Wake" speed of not more than 5 mph.
Charts showing the affected areas 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.