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Underwater Inspection Update: Eastern Erie Canal - Utica

07/31/2026 07:14 PM

Notice to Mariners

Eastern Erie Canal – Utica

July 31, 2026

Update

 

Mariners are advised of intermittent delays due to closures at locks during underwater inspections occurring on the Erie Canal on the following schedule:

  • Monday, August 3rd – Erie Canal Lock E-19 in Frankfort – Lock Chamber and surrounding area.
  • Tuesday, August 4th – Erie Canal Lock E-17 in Little Falls – Lock Chamber and surrounding area.
  • Wednesday, August 5th – Erie Canal Lock E-18 in Jacksonburg – Lock Chamber and surrounding area.

 

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. Boaters should contact the lock operator to schedule times to pass through the lock.

                       

Charts showing the affected areas can be found at: 14786e29.png (6800×4400) through

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In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042