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Notice
Valve Issue: Eastern Erie Canal - Waterford
10/04/2025 08:20 PM
Notice to Mariners
Eastern Erie Canal - Waterford
October 4, 2025
Mariners are advised that Erie Canal Lock E-4 in the Waterford Flight requires all westbound traffic to tie to the starboard side of the lock chamber until further notice due to a valve issue.
A chart covering the affected area can be found at:
Features along the eastern portion of the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at:
http://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/navinfo/navinfo.aspx?waterway=erieeastern
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In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.