Restricted Width: Eastern Erie Canal - Waterford

05/16/2026 11:29 PM

Notice to Mariners

Eastern Erie Canal - Waterford Flight

May 16, 2026

 

Mariners are advised that the Erie Canal Lock E-2 in the Waterford Flight is only able to pass vessels with a maximum beam of 21 feet due to an inoperable lower gate until further notice. Boaters should plan their itineraries accordingly. Updates will follow.

A chart covering the affected area can be found at:

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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 FacebookInstagramTwitter, or LinkedIn.

In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.