Notice
Pole and Overhead Conductor Replacement: Western Erie Canal - Perinton
Notice to Mariners
Western Erie Canal – Perinton
July 29, 2026
Mariners are advised that power pole replacements and an overhead conductor, over the navigation channel, will be replaced in the Town of Perinton on Wednesday, July 29th and is expected to be completed by the end of the day on Friday, July 31st. These replacement activities are located west of the Lyndon Road Bridge (E-124) CRT 44. Spotters will alert workers of approaching vessels who will suspend work to allow vessels to pass through the work area. Mariners must reduce speed, stop all forward motion, sound horns, and proceed at a "No Wake" speed of not more than 5mph when traversing the work area. This schedule is weather dependent.
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