Notice
Restricted Width: Champlain Canal - Mechanicville
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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In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.