Notice

07/24/2026 03:12 AM

Notice to Mariners

Oswego Canal – Minetto and Oswego 

July 23, 2026

 

Mariners are advised that Oswego Canal Lock O-5 in Minetto, Lock O-6, O-7, and O-8 in Oswego will remain open for southbound traffic only until midnight on Saturday, July 25^th to accommodate spectator vessels leaving the fireworks event in Oswego. All other locks will operate at normal hours.

Additional information regarding the event can be found at:

Fireworks (oswegoharborfest.com) 

Charts showing the affected areas 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 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.