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Notice to Mariners Alerts
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Nov 2015
- 11/25/2015 09:14 AM Hinckley Reservoir Update
- 11/18/2015 08:50 AM Oneida Lake buoys have all been removed for the season and replaced with ice-resistant spars.
- 11/16/2015 04:27 PM Bridge repair/rehab: Route 34 Bridge (E-83) over Erie Canal, Weedsport; now thru end of season.
- 11/16/2015 03:48 PM Oneida Lake buoys are to be removed for the season and replaced with ice-resistant spars starting today
- 11/16/2015 08:45 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of November 16th.
- 11/13/2015 02:43 PM Closing Schedule - 2015 Navigation Season
- 11/09/2015 09:15 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of November 9th.
- 11/03/2015 10:48 AM Cayuga Lake buoys are to be removed for the season and replaced with ice-resistant spars Monday, 11/9.
- 11/02/2015 04:41 PM Bridge repair/rehab: Gillette Road (E-173) over Erie Canal, Spencerport; now thru end of season.
- 11/02/2015 04:20 PM Channel width reduction: Erie Canal, City of Tonawanda, to accomodate dredging; 11/2 thru end of season
- 11/02/2015 11:25 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of November 2nd.
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Oct 2015
- 10/31/2015 10:11 PM Short term canal closure extended until noon Sunday, November 1st: Erie Canal Lock E30 Macedon.
- 10/30/2015 03:35 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E30 Macedon; Sat, Oct 31, periodically throughout the day.
- 10/29/2015 01:16 PM Short term canal closure rescinded until further notice: Erie Canal Lock E30, for marine operations.
- 10/28/2015 07:59 PM Short term canal closure delayed: Erie Canal Lock E30; Now Fri, Oct 30, periodically throughout the day
- 10/28/2015 04:41 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E30 Macedon; Thur, Oct 29, periodically throughout the day.
- 10/21/2015 04:26 PM Fluctuating water surface levels: Champlain Canal between Locks C2 & C4; Thu, Oct 22nd 6:30-8:30am.
- 10/21/2015 09:51 AM Shoaling reported; Erie Canal, under south span of RR Bridge (E-93) Clyde. Pass under north span.
- 10/20/2015 04:54 PM Cayuga Lake level seasonal drawdown (typically starts mid to late October) postponed until mid-November
- 10/20/2015 04:38 PM Short-term canal closure time revised for Canandaigua Rd Bridge (E-122) removal on 10/21 - Now 9am-1pm.
- 10/20/2015 04:20 PM Shoaling reported; Erie Canal, near north gate of Guard Gate 7, Rome. Vessels are to use the south gate
- 10/20/2015 03:59 PM Buoy off station: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Cayuga Lake buoy G43. Expected to be reset on Wed, Oct 21.
- 10/19/2015 11:36 AM Short canal closure: Erie Canal @Canandaigua Rd Bridge (E-122); Wed, 10/21 9-10am; for bridge removal.
- 10/18/2015 08:11 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of October 19th.
- 10/15/2015 10:10 AM Erie Canal Lift Bridge temporarily inoperable; [E-178] Adams Basin, Wasthington St; due to power outage
- 10/14/2015 03:29 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal, Waterford Flight (Locks E2-E6) Thu, Oct 15th 7am-late morning.
- 10/14/2015 02:37 PM Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished: Erie Canal/Oneida Lake R104 on Sylvan Beach breakwater
- 10/13/2015 11:33 AM Reduced depth: Erie Canal between Lock E30 Macedon and Lock E32 Pittsford: -0.4 feet.
- 10/13/2015 09:10 AM Canal section reopened: Fort Edward Yacht Basin. The entire NYS Canal System is open to navigation.
- 10/13/2015 09:02 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of October 12th.
- 10/12/2015 12:03 PM Bridge washing activities; various bridges over Erie Canal in Rochester; now thru end of nav season.
- 10/12/2015 10:43 AM Bridge inspection: Bridge E-12 CSX/Amtrak over Erie Canal; possible underpass choice restriction.
- 10/11/2015 08:11 AM Reduced overhead clearance: Erie Canal between Lock E26 Clyde and Lock E27 Lyons; due to high water.
- 10/09/2015 10:27 AM Bridge repair: Route 11 (Bridge E-64) over Erie Canal/Oneida River, Brewerton; Channel width reduction.
- 10/09/2015 06:23 AM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal between Lock E29 Palmyra & Lock E30 Macedon.
- 10/08/2015 12:31 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal between Lock E29 Palmyra & Lock E30 Macedon; until further notice.
- 10/07/2015 12:56 PM Canal section reopened: Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS1 Cayuga.
- 10/05/2015 11:51 AM Bridge repair/rehab: Trimmer Road (E-176) over Erie Canal; 10/7-11/18; channel width reduction.
- 10/05/2015 11:40 AM Closure: Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS1 Cayuga; due to mechanical malfunction; until futher notice.
- 10/02/2015 05:19 PM Update: No impacts predicted along the NYS Canals System as a result of Hurricane Joaquin.
- 10/01/2015 03:37 PM Update: No canal section closures predicted for the next 72 hours as a result of recent heavy rainfall.
- 10/01/2015 02:14 PM Bridge rehab: I-81 (E-63A) bridge over Erie Canal, Brewerton; starting 10/2; reduced channel width.
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Sep 2015
- 09/29/2015 10:54 AM Possible canal section closures later this week due to runoff from forecasted high precipitation events
- 09/29/2015 10:10 AM Rowing Shell Regatta: Erie Canal, Scotia to Alplaus - Sunday, October 4th 7:30am-3pm.
- 09/28/2015 02:41 PM Short term canal closure: Oswego Canal Lock O8 Oswego; Tue, Sep 29th 9:30-11:30am for maintenance.
- 09/28/2015 10:30 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of September 28th.
- 09/25/2015 02:21 PM Rowing Shell Regatta: Erie Canal, Perinton-Fairport area - Sunday, September 27th 8am-5pm.
- 09/21/2015 02:43 PM Guard Gate 4, Little Falls, south gate in down position. All vessels are to use the north gate.
- 09/21/2015 12:16 PM Canal section closure: Erie Canal, Lock E2 thru Lock E6; Wed, Sept 23rd; to reopen Thu, Sept 24th.
- 09/21/2015 09:19 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of September 21st.
- 09/18/2015 03:07 PM Canal section closure: Ft Edward Yacht Basin, Buoy G225 to terminal wall, 9/19 7am until further notice
- 09/18/2015 02:57 PM Bridge repair/rehab: Presbyterian Rd (E-205) over Erie Canal; 9/21-10/9; channel width reduction.
- 09/10/2015 03:02 PM Autumn hours (7am-5pm) for Lock & Lift Bridge operation have begun and will continue thru Nov 18th.
- 09/09/2015 09:56 AM Lock maintenance: Erie Canal Lock E-20 Marcy; concrete pour, south wall; today, 9/9; delays possible.
- 09/08/2015 06:31 PM Waterford Harbor docks restricted to Tugboat Roundup participants from Thu, 9/10 10am to Mon, 9/14 9am.
- 09/08/2015 06:16 PM Bridge inspections: Erie Canal, Gasport to Tonawanda; Sept 9th-23rd; reduced channel width.
- 09/03/2015 01:43 PM Reduced depth: Erie Canal between Locks E7 & E8; Wed, 9/9; -2.5 ft; returning to normal 24-48 hrs later
- 09/03/2015 09:42 AM Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished: Oneida Lake (Erie Canal) Buoy G125.
- 09/02/2015 08:41 AM Canal structure inspection: Erie Canal Lock E24 Baldwinsville; afternoon/eve Thu, 9/3; delays possible.
- 09/01/2015 04:15 PM Channel encroachment due to soil boring; near Bridge E-8, Rte 146 over Erie Canal, Niskayuna, thru 10/1
- 09/01/2015 03:55 PM Channel encroachment due to water intake structure maintenance; Erie Canal, Niskayuna, near Buoy G55.
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Aug 2015
- 08/31/2015 04:46 PM No Wake restriction lifted: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Lock CS-1 to Erie Jct; Erie Canal, E-25 to Cross Lake.
- 08/26/2015 10:26 AM Bridge rehab: Route 80 (E-25) bridge over Erie Canal, Fort Plain; starting 8/26; reduced channel width.
- 08/24/2015 12:03 PM No Wake Zone remains in effect: Champlain Canal from Erie Canal Jct Waterford to Lock C3 Mechanicville.
- 08/24/2015 11:00 AM Placement of herbicide in Erie Canal between Oswego Canal Junction & Jacks Reef Mon 8/24 thru Fri 8/28.
- 08/22/2015 07:01 AM Jetski races to occur in Watkins Glen on Seneca Lake east of navigation channel on Sat 8/22 & Sun 8/23.
- 08/21/2015 01:36 PM Reduced overhead clearance: Erie Canal between Locks E26 Clyde & E27 Lyons; air draft 14.9 ft thru 8/23
- 08/21/2015 01:02 PM Fireworks over Van Cleef Lake (Cayuga-Seneca Canal) originally scheduled for 8/20 postponed to 8/21.
- 08/19/2015 12:20 PM Concrete core sampling at Oswego Canal Lock O7 extended out one day, thru Fri, 8/21; delays possible.
- 08/18/2015 12:02 PM Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Cayuga Lake Light "141" Ellis Pt.
- 08/17/2015 04:18 PM Fireworks display over Van Cleef Lake (Cayuga-Seneca Canal) in Seneca Falls on Thursday, August 20th.
- 08/17/2015 03:52 PM Canal section closure: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Cayuga Inlet, Ithaca; for placement of herbicide Tue, 8/18.
- 08/17/2015 02:07 PM Concrete core sampling: Oswego Canal Lock O7 Oswego; Tue, 8/18 thru Thu 8/20; slight delays may occur.
- 08/17/2015 12:10 PM Bridge repair/rehab extended thru Sept 30: Marshall Rd (E-212) over Erie Canal; channel width reduction
- 08/17/2015 10:32 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of August 17th.
- 08/13/2015 04:40 PM Channel reopened to vessel traffic: Hudson River, under Dunn Memorial Bridge, Albany.
- 08/13/2015 02:39 PM Reduced depth: Erie Canal between Lock E10 & E11; 6 inches lower than normal through next week.
- 08/13/2015 12:46 PM Channel temporarily closed to vessel traffic; Hudson River, under Dunn Memorial Bridge, Albany.
- 08/13/2015 11:59 AM Channel obstruction: Erie Canal, Fairport; tree in channel @SE corner of Turk Hill Rd bridge (E-126).
- 08/09/2015 10:16 PM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of August 10th.
- 08/09/2015 10:16 AM Swing Bridge back in operation: Livingston Ave (Amtrak RR) over Hudson River; height restriction lifted
- 08/07/2015 03:24 PM Swing Bridge Inoperable: Livingston Ave (Amtrak RR) over Hudson River; Overhead clearance now 25ft.
- 08/06/2015 03:59 PM Water depth returned to normal: Erie Canal between Lock E8 Scotia and Lock E9 Rotterdam.
- 08/06/2015 11:50 AM Short term closure: Erie Canal between Brockport Lift Bridges E-181 & E-182; Sun, Aug 9th 3-4pm.
- 08/06/2015 10:48 AM Kayak/Canoe Regatta: Oswego Canal, upstream of Lock O5 between Minetto Park & buoy R120A; Sat, Aug 8th.
- 08/06/2015 09:46 AM Large group canoe excursion to occur on the Erie & Oswego Canals from Brewerton to Oswego Aug 7th-9th.
- 08/05/2015 11:00 AM Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close Thurs, Aug 6th from 7:30am to 10:00am for maintenance.
- 08/04/2015 11:56 AM Reduced depth: Erie Canal between Lock E26 Clyde and Lock E27 Lyons; 1 ft lower than usual thru 8/5.
- 08/04/2015 11:40 AM Reduced depth: Erie Canal between Lock E8 Scotia and Lock E9 Rotterdam; 6 inches lower than normal.
- 08/01/2015 02:33 PM Lower east gate of Troy Federal Lock is operating. Beam restriction lifted; all vessels may pass thru.
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Jul 2015
- 07/30/2015 10:11 AM Lower east gate of Troy Federal Lock temporarily inoperable; vessels w/ <20 ft beam may still proceed.
- 07/28/2015 04:40 PM Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close Thurs, July 30th from 7:30am to 10:00am for maintenance.
- 07/28/2015 12:12 PM Navigation restrictions; Erie Canal, Rome; Fri, Sat, Sun, 7/31, 8/1, 8/2; related to Canalfest.
- 07/27/2015 01:32 PM Reduced depth: Oswego Canal between Lock O6 High Dam and Lock O7 Oswego 7/28-7/30; level to drop 3 ft.
- 07/27/2015 01:04 PM Canal structure inspections: Erie Canal Guard Gate 3 & Lock E17; 7/28-7/30; minor delays possible.
- 07/27/2015 10:50 AM Placement of herbicide in Erie Canal between Ellicott Creek & Bear Ridge Road Bridge (E-242) 7/28-7/31.
- 07/27/2015 10:32 AM Lock attachment restriction lifted: Champlain Canal Lock C4; vessels may now attach to either wall.
- 07/27/2015 09:58 AM Bridge repair/rehab: Culvert St (O-4) over Oswego Canal near Lock O-1 Phoenix; up to an hour delay.
- 07/27/2015 09:26 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of July 27th.
- 07/26/2015 01:55 PM Lock C-4 reopened
- 07/26/2015 12:48 PM Lock C-4 closed until further notice
- 07/25/2015 04:50 PM Locks C-1 and C-2 on Champlain Canal reopened
- 07/25/2015 03:43 PM Lock C-2 closed to all northbound traffic
- 07/25/2015 02:18 PM Lock C-1 temporarily closed to all traffic
- 07/24/2015 04:28 PM Bridge rehab: Route 80 (E-25) bridge over Erie Canal, Fort Plain; starting 7/27; reduced channel width.
- 07/23/2015 04:24 PM Reduced depth: Oswego Canal between Lock O6 High Dam and Lock O7 Oswego; through next week.
- 07/23/2015 03:23 PM New bridge established: E-145B, I-390 ramp over Erie Canal, Rochester; overhead clearance 23.96 ft.
- 07/23/2015 10:01 AM Special use yellow buoys placed on Erie Canal in Lockport and N Tonawanda to mark underwater sensors.
- 07/22/2015 06:22 PM Channel obstruction: Erie Canal between Cayuga-Seneca Jct and Lock E25 Mays Point; tree in the waterway
- 07/21/2015 11:36 AM Navigation restrictions; Erie Canal, Tonawandas; Sat & Sun, July 25th & 26th; related to Canal Fest.
- 07/20/2015 03:02 PM Buoy reported off station: Erie Canal buoy R374, east of Cross Lake. Crews have been dispatched.
- 07/20/2015 02:10 PM Lock attachment restriction lifted: Erie Canal Lock E7; vessels may now attach to either wall.
- 07/20/2015 09:14 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of July 20th.
- 07/19/2015 11:04 AM High water level; Erie Canal between Locks E26 Clyde & E27 Lyons; July 19; Verify overhead clearances.
- 07/18/2015 05:34 PM Lock E-7 - Port Side Mooring only for Westbound Vessels
- 07/16/2015 10:34 AM Higher than usual cross currents; lower approach of Erie Canal Lock E8 Scotia; 7/16; due to maintenance
- 07/16/2015 08:20 AM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E24 Baldwinsville; Thurs, July 16th, 9am-1pm.
- 07/16/2015 07:47 AM Lock maintenance activities; Lock E24 Baldwinsville; Thurs, July 16th; delays may occur.
- 07/15/2015 10:37 AM Lock maintenance activities; Lock 17 Little Falls; vessels admitted through in groups; expect delays.
- 07/14/2015 06:49 AM Reduced depth: Oswego Canal between Lock O5 Minetto and Lock O6 High Dam; -1.5 ft; Tues, July 14th.
- 07/13/2015 07:46 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of July 13th.
- 07/12/2015 01:09 PM Cayuga Lake - Report of Damaged Aid-to-Navigation
- 07/10/2015 07:39 PM Channel encroachment: Cayuga-Seneca Canal near Buoy R62; tree down; proceed with caution.
- 07/09/2015 11:02 AM Bridge repair: Marshall Rd (E-212) over Erie Canal extended thru end of July; channel width reduction.
- 07/08/2015 02:15 PM Swimming leg of triathlon to take place in Cayuga-Seneca Canal near Geneva on mornings of July 11 & 12.
- 07/08/2015 01:37 PM Oswego Paddlefest kayak regatta to occur between Oswego Canal locks O3-O8 Saturday morning, July 11th.
- 07/08/2015 11:14 AM No Wake restriction expanded to include entire Oswego Canal, due to high water; until further notice.
- 07/08/2015 10:39 AM Buoy reported off station: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Cayuga Lake buoy R34. Crews have been dispatched.
- 07/08/2015 08:10 AM Canal Reopening - Erie Canal E-24 to E-25, Cayuga-Seneca Canal
- 07/07/2015 03:15 PM Bridge Painting; Bridge E-154A over Genesee River Spur of Erie Canal 7/8-10/31, channel width reduced.
- 07/06/2015 01:09 PM Canals reopening: Erie Canal E23-E24 & entire Oswego Canal Tue 7/7. Erie/CS Canals E24-E25-CS1 Wed 7/8.
- 07/04/2015 12:37 PM Canal Update/ Reopening Schedule
- 07/03/2015 10:33 PM Large, unpowered float to transit between Lock C1 & Erie/Champlain Canals Jct. Sat. July 4th afternoon.
- 07/01/2015 12:05 PM Fireworks display over Van Cleef Lake (Cayuga-Seneca Canal) in Seneca Falls on Saturday, July 4th.
- 07/01/2015 09:25 AM Canal closures: Oswego Canal, Erie Canal E23-E27, Cayuga-Seneca Canal CS1-Erie Jct, now; E23 EB @ 6pm.
- 07/01/2015 08:05 AM Waterford Harbor docks restricted to Steamboat Meet participants from Thurs, 7/2 8am to Sun, 7/5 1pm.
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Jun 2015
- 06/30/2015 05:31 PM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Lock E19 Frankfort.
- 06/30/2015 04:23 PM Large tree in waterway; 400 feet off east shore of Seneca Lake, 3 miles south of Lodi Point State Park.
- 06/30/2015 03:48 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E19 Frankfort; 1-2 hours, possibly for the rest of the day.
- 06/30/2015 02:35 PM Fireworks display over Oneida Lake/Oneida River between I-81 (E-63A) & US-11 (E-64) bridges; Fri, 7/3.
- 06/30/2015 02:01 PM Bridge repair/rehab: Marshall Rd (E-212) over Erie Canal; July 1-14; channel width reduction.
- 06/30/2015 09:34 AM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Lock E17 to Guard Gate 4, Little Falls.
- 06/30/2015 08:00 AM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E17 to Guard Gate 4, Little Falls; expected to open shortly.
- 06/29/2015 03:00 PM Bridge maintenance: E-44B, E-44C, E-48A, E-50A & E-50B over Erie Canal; thru 9/1; reduced channel width
- 06/29/2015 12:32 PM Erie Canal E24-E25 & Cayuga-Seneca CS1 to Erie Jct remain closed. Escorts between E24-E25 on 6/30 @8am.
- 06/29/2015 10:29 AM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Lock E19 Frankfort; repairs complete.
- 06/29/2015 09:38 AM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E19 Frankfort; lower left valve stuck open, repairs underway.
- 06/29/2015 09:13 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of June 29th.
- 06/26/2015 01:15 PM Free Canal & Fishing Weekend: Sat & Sun, June 27th & 28th. Fishing license and canal pass fees waived.
- 06/25/2015 09:01 AM Bridge construction: Erie Canal between Ayrault Rd (E-130) & Palmyra Rd (E-131) in Perinton 6/26-6/30.
- 06/23/2015 08:18 AM Lift Bridge repaired & fully operable: Hulberton Road (E-191) over Erie Canal.
- 06/22/2015 02:35 PM Lift Bridge inoperable: Hulbertion Road (E-191) over Erie Canal. Crews have been dispatched to repair.
- 06/22/2015 02:11 PM Canal sections reopened: Erie E23 to Oswego O1 now; remainder of Oswego and Erie E23-E24 Tues 6/23 10am
- 06/22/2015 01:39 PM Bridge repair: Beals Road, Bridge E-207, over Erie Canal now thru 7/6; slightly reduced channel width.
- 06/22/2015 10:26 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of June 15th.
- 06/18/2015 05:03 PM Canal System Update
- 06/18/2015 12:57 PM 48 hour mooring limit at Canal Corporation walls suspended due to continued Canal closure.
- 06/17/2015 04:16 PM Bridge rehab: E-242A Niagara Falls Blvd over Erie Canal now-7/13; under-bridge personnel baskets in use
- 06/17/2015 02:27 PM Bridge repair/rehab: Bridge E-143, Winton Rd over Erie Canal, Brighton; channel width reduced to 60 ft.
- 06/16/2015 05:17 PM Large debris reported: near Bridge E-246, bascule railroad bridge over the Erie Canal in Tonawanda.
- 06/16/2015 03:22 PM Bridge maintenance: Bridge E-2, 4th Street over Erie Canal; overhead clearance reduced but still 21+ ft
- 06/16/2015 09:47 AM Lighted Aids to Navigation reported extinguished/missing at entrance to Seneca Canal in Watkins Glen.
- 06/15/2015 03:00 PM Canal section closure: Oswego Canal; southbound, immediately; northbound at 6PM.
- 06/15/2015 12:00 PM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Lock E27 Lyons through Lock E30 Macedon.
- 06/15/2015 09:42 AM Additional canal section closures likely in Central NY; due to recent heavy rainfall.
- 06/13/2015 10:34 AM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E7 Vischer Ferry
- 06/13/2015 08:28 AM High Water and Excessive Current in Central New York - No Wake
- 06/12/2015 10:04 AM Bridge repair/rehab: Bridge C-29, US4 over Champlain Canal; overhead clearance reduced but still 17+ ft
- 06/11/2015 09:17 AM Canal section closure: Erie Canal Lock E25 May''''s Point Lock E30 Macedon
- 06/10/2015 04:30 PM New bridge established: E-19B, pedestrian, over Erie Canal, Amsterdam; overhead clearance 27.08''.
- 06/10/2015 04:24 PM Champlain Canal buoy R64A relocated 500 feet south to accomodate Upper Hudson River Dredging.
- 06/10/2015 09:52 AM Canal section closure: Erie Canal E24-E25, Cayuga-Seneca Canal CS1 to Erie Canal Jct; due to high water
- 06/09/2015 04:19 PM Bridge washing; Erie Canal, Lockport & Tonanwanda; bridges E-233, E-234, E-236A, E-248; now thru 7/15.
- 06/08/2015 04:05 PM Subsurface dredge pipe: Onondaga Lake near Syracuse Inner Harbor; marked with yellow buoys.
- 06/08/2015 06:41 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of June 8th.
- 06/04/2015 01:56 PM Lock attachment restriction lifted: Erie Canal Lock E2 Waterford; vessels may now attach to either wall
- 06/04/2015 10:01 AM Summer hours for Lock and Lift Bridge operation have begun today and will continue thru September 9th.
- 06/04/2015 05:39 AM Canal section closure: Erie Canal Lock E2 Waterford; Wednesday & Thursday, June 9th & 10th, 9AM-2PM.
- 06/04/2015 05:26 AM Auxiliary navigation buoys G19 & G21 placed on the Erie Canal to guide vessels through deepest water.
- 06/04/2015 05:15 AM Champlain Lock C5 & canal immediately north to open @9am (1 hr late) June 7th to accommodate Triathlon.
- 06/03/2015 03:20 PM Lock attachment restriction: Erie Canal Lock E2 Waterford: westbound vessels must attach to port.
- 06/01/2015 04:32 PM Bridge repair/rehab: Groth Road Bridge (E-190) over Erie Canal, June 5-24; channel width reduction.
- 06/01/2015 03:39 PM Guard Gate 2 is now in its normally down position; eastbound vessels call VHF13 or 518-237-0833 to open
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May 2015
- 05/30/2015 05:51 PM Partial channel obstruction: Erie Canal below (east of) Lock E19 Frankfort; large amount of debris.
- 05/29/2015 10:49 PM Navigational aid reported damaged & possibly off station; Erie Canal/Mohawk River Buoy G69, Niskayuna.
- 05/29/2015 09:00 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of June 1st.
- 05/28/2015 09:52 AM Channel width reduction: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Waterloo between R90-G97 to accommodate rip rap placement
- 05/26/2015 03:14 PM U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Lake Champlain user survey; mariners are encouraged to participate.
- 05/26/2015 11:51 AM Report of shoaling: Erie Canal near Buoy 18A, south side of channel. Transit on north side of channel.
- 05/22/2015 11:02 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of May 18th.
- 05/20/2015 04:10 PM Bathymetric survey maps available for sections of the Erie Canal with depths shallower than published.
- 05/20/2015 04:03 PM Reduced depth: Erie Canal between Locks 17 & 18; Thu, 5/21; to accommodate installation of flashboards.
- 05/20/2015 07:10 AM Canal Section Reopened: Erie Canal Lock E7; The entire NYS Canal System is open to navigation.
- 05/19/2015 05:06 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E7 Vischer Ferry, due to an electrical malfunction.
- 05/19/2015 04:06 PM Bridge construction: pedestrian (E-19B) over Erie Canal, Amsterdam; channel shifts south, width reduced
- 05/19/2015 11:09 AM Speed limit reduced to 5 MPH for bridge construction: Erie Canal, Amsterdam; Riverlink Park to Lock E11
- 05/19/2015 08:47 AM Cayuga-Seneca Canal near Oak Island public docks in Waterloo will be within firework display zone 5/23.
- 05/18/2015 12:36 PM Lighted buoy 139A reported extinguished and off station: Erie Canal/Oneida River, Brewerton.
- 05/14/2015 02:22 PM Canal section reopened: Champlain Canal Lock 12; The entire NYS Canal System is open to navigation.
- 05/14/2015 12:57 PM Partial reopening of Champlain Canal Lock C12; west gates only; vessels with <20 ft beam may proceed.
- 05/14/2015 12:15 PM Canal section closure: Champlain Canal Lock C12 Whitehall; due to debris blockage; until further notice
- 05/14/2015 09:40 AM Maintenance dredging: Erie Canal, various Utica & Rochester area locations, for a number of weeks.
- 05/13/2015 02:02 PM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal, Waterford Flight (Locks E2-E6, Guard Gates 1&2).
- 05/13/2015 10:22 AM Canal section closure: Erie Canal, Waterford Flight (Locks E2-E6, Guard Gates 1-2) until further notice
- 05/12/2015 02:34 PM Short term closure: Erie Canal Lock E2 Waterford; Fri, May 15 10:30am-noon; for commemorative flotilla.
- 05/12/2015 02:25 PM Underwater diving operation; Oneida Lake, near Cleveland, outside of navigation channel, May 16-23.
- 05/11/2015 04:32 PM Canal Section Reopened: Erie Canal Lock 17; The entire NYS Canal System is open to navigation.
- 05/11/2015 04:15 PM Helicopter firefighting drills on Erie Canal, Crescent to Diamond Reef, on May 12th, 19th and 26th.
- 05/11/2015 03:50 PM Channel width reduction: Erie Canal near G "707" in Newark, tree down in southern half of channel.
- 05/11/2015 12:45 PM Bridge construction activities: NYS Route 89 Bridge (E-91) over the Erie Canal near Lock 25 Mays Point.
- 05/11/2015 12:27 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E17 Little Falls
- 05/11/2015 10:35 AM Bridge construction activities: NYS Route 15 Bridge (E-146) over Erie Canal in Rochester.
- 05/11/2015 09:40 AM Upper Hudson River Dredging Project activities planned for the Week of May 11th.
- 05/08/2015 04:24 PM Oneida Lake buoys have now all been placed, and the ice-resistant spars removed.
- 05/08/2015 04:15 PM Rip-rap placed in channel to stabilized walls: Erie Canal, Brockport & Lockport; channel width reduced.
- 05/08/2015 03:52 PM Auxiliary navigation buoys have been placed on the Erie Canal to guide vessels through deepest water.
- 05/08/2015 12:03 PM East gates of Lock C11, Comstock temporarily inoperable; vessels with <20 ft beam may still proceed.
- 05/08/2015 11:50 AM Navigation lights not lit: Erie Canal, Sylvan Beach Pier; to be lighted Tue, May 12.
- 05/08/2015 11:34 AM Bridge construction: pedestrian (E-19B) over Erie Canal, Amsterdam; channel width reduction.
- 05/08/2015 11:26 AM Dam hazard delineator north of Lock C5 Schuylerville not yet installed; to be placed on Mon, May 11.
- 05/08/2015 11:11 AM Dam hazard delineator adjacent to Lock C3 Mechanicville not yet installed; to be placed on Fri, May 15.
- 05/08/2015 08:21 AM The NYS Canal System is now open for the 2015 navigation season to all vessel traffic.
- 05/07/2015 05:38 PM Champlain Canal buoy R60 relocated 150 feet north to accomodate Upper Hudson River Dredging.
- 05/07/2015 05:25 PM Navigation lights temporarily extinguished: upper end of Lock E9 Rotterdam.
- 05/07/2015 04:54 PM North span of Middleport Guard Gate to remain in the lowered position until further notice.
- 05/07/2015 04:47 PM North span of Guard Gate #3 in Indian Castle to remain in the lowered position until further notice.
- 05/01/2015 02:55 PM Oneida Lake buoys are scheduled to be placed May 11th; locations currently marked w/ice-resistant spars
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Apr 2015
- 04/27/2015 02:31 PM Channel width reduction: Cayuga-Seneca Canal in Waterloo between R90 and G97 to accommodate dredging.
- 04/22/2015 02:53 PM Commercial Mariners are reminded to acquire their permits prior to entering the NYS Canal System.
- 04/21/2015 02:28 PM New York State Canal System scheduled to open Friday, May 8th at 7am for the 2015 navigation season.
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