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Notice
Lock Closure: Eastern Erie Canal - Fort Plain
08/12/2026 03:59 PM
Notice to Mariners
Eastern Erie Canal – Fort Plain
August 12, 2026
Mariners are advised that Erie Canal Lock E-15 in Fort Plain 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.