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Notice
Early Canal Section Closure: Erie Canal - Waterford
08/29/2025 02:03 PM
Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal - Waterford Flight
August 29, 2025
Mariners are advised that Erie Canal Lock E-2 through Lock E-6, the Waterford Flight, will close at 5:00 pm today, with the last locking allowed in both directions at 3:45 pm, due to a Floating Circus that will be docked below Lock E-2.
Boaters should plan their itineraries accordingly.
A chart covering 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.