Reduced Overhead Clearance: Erie Canal below Lock E19 Frankfort

09/28/2022 08:06 AM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal - Frankfort

September 28, 2022

Mariners are advised that high water levels of the Erie Canal have reduced the vertical clearance of Railroad Bridge (E-40) over the Erie Canal to 20.00’, which is below the governing 21’ for this section of canal. Railroad Bridge (E-40) is located just east of Erie Canal Lock E-19 in Frankfort.

Updates will follow.

This bridge can be found at

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Bridge heights are listed at /Boating-Information

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

In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation Emergency Call Center at: (833) 538-1042.

For updates and information, please visit Canals.NY.gov or follow us on Facebook or Twitter