Bridge Hazard: Western Erie Canal - Palmyra

06/11/2026 02:41 PM

Notice to Mariners

Western Erie Canal - Palmyra

June 11, 2026

 

Mariners are advised that a section of structural steel is hanging approximately 5 feet below Walworth Rd. Bridge (E-119) over the navigation channel. This bridge is located ¾ of a mile west of Erie Canal Lock E-29 in Palmyra. Boaters should approach the bridge with extreme caution. The New York State Department of Transportation has been notified. 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.