Notice
Guard Gate 2 is now in its normally down position; eastbound vessels call VHF13 or 518-237-0833 to open
Notice to Mariners
June 1, 2015
Mariners are advised that Guard Gate #2 on the Waterford Flight is now in the down position and will be operated on-demand for vessel traffic.
Guard Gate #1 (0.25 miles east), which is a backup guard gate typically left open during the navigation season, had been temporarily used as the control gate, and is now secured in the up position.
Guard Gate #2 will be notified by Lock E-6 of any westbound vessel traffic and will be opened automatically. Eastbound vessel traffic should contact Guard Gate #2 on approach via channel 13 VHF or at (518) 237-0833.
The operational status of all guard gates can be found at /Boating-Information.
Chart 14786 E-40 covering the affected area can be found at 14786e40.webp.
Features along the eastern portion of the Erie Canal can be found at /Navigation-Information.
For updates and information, please call 1-800-4CANAL4 or visit Canals.NY.gov.