Underwater Inspection: Oswego Canal Lock O5 Minetto & Lock O8 Oswego

08/14/2023 06:38 AM

Notice to Mariners

Oswego Canal – Minetto and Oswego

August 14, 2023

Mariners are advised of underwater inspections occurring on the Oswego Canal on the following schedule:

  • Tuesday, August 15th Lock O-5 in Minetto, lock and gate areas.
  • Wednesday August 16th - Lock O-5 in Minetto, dam area above the lock.
  • Thursday, August 17th - Lock O-8 in Oswego, spillway on the west wall above the lock.
  • Thursday, August 17th - Lock O-8 in Oswego, lock and gate areas.
  • Thursday, August 17th - Lock O-8 in Oswego, northwest approach wall.

The inspection areas will be marked by a dive boat and commercial diver’s flags while divers are in the water. Boaters should reduce speed and proceed at a "No Wake" speed when transiting this area.                                                                                                                                           

Charts showing the affected area can be found at 14786o1r.webp and

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Features along the western portion of the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at 

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The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.

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