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Notice

Underwater Inspections: Western Erie and Cayuga Seneca Canals

07/20/2026 05:08 PM

Notice to Mariners

Western Erie and Cayuga Seneca Canals

Waterloo Lyons Tonawanda and Seneca Falls

July 20, 2026

 

Mariners are advised of underwater inspections occurring on the Erie and Cayuga Seneca Canals on the following schedule:

  • Monday, July 20th – Cayuga Seneca Canal Lock CS-4 in Waterloo – Taintor Gate, north of the lock.
  • Tuesday, July 21st – Geneva Street Retaining Wall – Below Erie Canal Lock E-27 in Lyons and on the south side of the Canal, east of Geneva Street Bridge (E-100).
  • Wednesday, July 22nd – Cayuga Seneca Canal Lock CS-1 in Cayuga – Taintor Gate.
  • Thursday, July 23rd – Webster Street (E-248) in Tonawanda and Seneca Falls Power Station at Cayuga Canal Lock CS 2/3 in Seneca Falls - Abutments and Piers

 

The inspection areas will be marked by commercial diver’s flags while divers are in the water. Boaters must come to a full stop, use caution, and proceed at a "No Wake" speed, and under no circumstances exceed 5 mph. Boaters must avoid inspection areas.                                

Charts showing the affected areas 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.