Notice

05/13/2026 03:52 PM

Notice to Mariners 

 Erie Canal Lock E-16 to Lock E-17

May 13, 2026 

 

The New York State Canal Corporation today announced the following for Lock E-16 in St. Johnsville and Lock E-17 in Little Falls:

 

Until further notice, Lock E-16 and Lock E-17 will pass vessels in both directions on the even hours at 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. During the last locking of the day at 6:00 p.m., Lock E-16 will only pass eastbound vessels while Lock E-17 will only pass westbound vessels. The 6:00 p.m. locking will clear the pool between Locks E-16 and E-17 as no vessels will be allowed to moor in this location overnight.

All vessels transiting between Lock E-16 and Rocky Rift (navigation aids G441/R456), must travel at idle speed (no more than 5 MPH), no exception, as the Canal Corporation continues to monitor the integrity of the earthen embankment west of Lock E-16.

Mariners are advised to check the Canal Corporation’s Notice to Mariners for the latest information and to plan their itineraries accordingly.

 

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.