Restricted Width: Champlain Canal - Mechanicville

06/07/2026 04:44 PM

Notice to Mariners

Champlain Canal – Mechanicville

June 7, 2026

 

Mariners are advised that Champlain Canal Lock C-3 in Mechanicville is only able to pass vessels with a maximum beam of 21 feet due to an inoperable lower gate. Crews have been notified.

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.