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Notice

Underwater Inspections: Western Erie and Cayuga Seneca Canals

07/29/2026 11:35 AM

Notice to Mariners

Western Erie and Cayuga Seneca Canals

Cayuga Lake Rochester and Lyons

July 29, 2026

 

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

  • Wednesday, July 29th
    • 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).
    • Court Street Dam – East and west approach walls at the dam on the northerly end Genesee River in Rochester.
  • Thursday, July 30th
    • East Ithaca Dock Wall, at the south end of Cayuga Lake.
    • Peeks Spillway at the east end of Widewaters, on the north side of the navigation channel and west of Whitbeck Rd. Bridge (E-113) over the Erie Canal.
    • Harrison Spillway at Swifts Landing Park, on the north side of the navigation channel and west of Galloway Rd. Bridge (E-115) over the Erie Canal.

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.