Canal Section Reopened at Normal Width: Eastern Erie Canal - Waterford

05/21/2026 03:57 PM

Notice to Mariners

Eastern Erie Canal - Waterford Flight

May 21, 2026

 

Mariners are advised that the Waterford Flight announced as temporarily closed to navigation in a previous Notice to Mariners has reopened and locking vessels at normal width.

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.