Notice
Canal Section Reopened: Fort Edward to Comstock
Notice to Mariners
Champlain Canal – Fort Edward to Comstock
October 17, 2025
Mariners are advised that the Champlain Canal from Lock C-7 in Ft. Edward to Lock C-11 in Comstock that was announced as closed in a previous Notice to Mariners has reopened for navigation.
Charts showing the affected area can be found at:
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The Canal system is scheduled to close to navigation at 6:00 pm on Monday, November 3, 2025. All commercial and recreational vessel operators must plan their trips accordingly to ensure they exit the system by that time.
The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.
For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.