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Notice
Lock Closure: Champlain Canal - Waterford
08/01/2026 06:04 PM
Notice to Mariners
Champlain Canal – Waterford
August 1, 2026
Mariners are advised that Champlain Canal Lock C-1 in Waterford is closed to navigation until further notice due to a mechanical issue.
Boaters should plan their itineraries accordingly. Updates will follow.
A chart showing the affected area can be found at:
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.