Notice

Reduced overhead clearance: Erie Canal Lock Lock E8 Scotia to Lock E9 Rotterdam

10/01/2020 08:54 AM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal - Mohawk River

October 1, 2020

Mariners are advised that high water levels along Mohawk River sections of the Erie Canal have reduced the vertical clearance of Bridge E-14A (I-890 connector) to 20.77’, which is below the governing 21’ for this section of canal.

Updates will follow.

The Canal system is scheduled to close to navigation at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. All recreational and commercial vessel operators should plan their trips to ensure they exit the system by that time. For more information, click here.

This bridge can be found on the NOAA chart 14786E-37 at 14786e37r.webp

Bridge heights are listed at /Boating-Information

Features along the eastern portion of the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at /Navigation-Information.

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