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Notice to Mariners Alerts
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Nov 2016
- 11/16/2016 05:32 PM Slight delays possible through the end of the navigation season due to seasonal staffing changes.
- 11/14/2016 02:20 PM Closing Schedule - 2016 Navigation Season
- 11/14/2016 02:05 PM Waterford Harbor services (elec, water, restrooms) end Thu, 11/17; floating docks remain thru Sun 11/20
- 11/09/2016 03:24 PM Oneida Lake buoys to be removed for the season and replaced w/ice-resistant spars starting Mon, 11/14.
- 11/09/2016 03:16 PM Potable water system off for the remainder of the season at Whitehall Harbor on the Champlain Canal.
- 11/08/2016 02:41 PM Width restriction cancelled at Erie Canal Lock E19, Frankfort.
- 11/07/2016 03:32 PM Width restriction, 22 ft beam maximum thru Erie Canal Lock E19, Frankfort, due to an inoperable gate.
- 11/05/2016 02:34 PM Champlain Canal navigation pool between Lock C9 & C11 that had been temporarily closed has now reopened
- 11/04/2016 02:39 PM Cayuga Lake buoys are to be removed for the season and replaced with ice-resistant spars Monday, 11/7.
- 11/04/2016 12:44 PM Canal section temporary closure: Champlain Canal between Lock C9 Smiths Basin and Lock C11 Comstock.
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Oct 2016
- 10/31/2016 11:35 AM Bridge repair/rehab: Lock 6 Road (Bridge C-11) over Champlain Canal, Ft Miller; now thru end of year.
- 10/31/2016 10:25 AM Short term closure; Green Island Lift Bridge over the Hudson River in Troy, Wed, Nov 2 10am-2pm.
- 10/28/2016 03:02 PM Channel obstruction: Erie Canal below Lock E2 Waterford; tree reported in channel headed downstream.
- 10/28/2016 09:53 AM Oswego Canal has reopened, effective immediately. The entire NYS Canal System is open to navigation.
- 10/21/2016 12:45 PM Canal section closure: Oswego Canal, due to high water levels and flows.
- 10/19/2016 06:07 AM Obstruction reported; 1 ft diameter tree in navigation channel near Genesee River Crossing, Rochester.
- 10/17/2016 04:09 PM Cayuga Lake drawdown to commence Mon, Oct 24; and to gradually drop approx 1 ft to 382.5 by Mon, Nov 7.
- 10/14/2016 01:00 PM Bridge repair/rehab: Rte 149 (Bridge C-21) over Champlain Canal; possible brief delays thru end of 2016
- 10/14/2016 11:54 AM Channel obstruction: Cayuga-Seneca Canal; Watkins Glen to Montour Falls; due to dredging equipment.
- 10/07/2016 11:54 AM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E7 Vischer Ferry until 2pm today.
- 10/04/2016 09:42 AM Channel obstruction reported: Erie Canal mile 337 in North Tonawanda.
- 10/02/2016 08:46 AM Paddling Regatta: Cayuga-Seneca Canal between Seneca Falls and Waterloo, today, 10/2 at 11am.
- 10/02/2016 08:20 AM Rowing Regatta: Erie Canal between Lock E7 Vischer Ferry and Lock Lock E8 Scotia, all day today, 10/2.
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Sep 2016
- 09/29/2016 10:44 AM Downed overhead cable in channel; Erie Canal between markers G645 & R646; near Bridge E-96, Lyons.
- 09/28/2016 10:29 AM Troy Federal Lock now reopened to all vessel traffic.
- 09/28/2016 07:57 AM Temporary closure; Troy Federal Lock; until further notice.
- 09/23/2016 11:57 AM Large group high speed power boat event to occur on Oneida Lake; Sat, Sept 24th 10am-5pm.
- 09/23/2016 11:40 AM Erie Canal westbound traffic to attach to port side in Lock E7 Vischer Ferry thru rest of 2016.
- 09/23/2016 11:37 AM Dredging on Erie Canal near St Johnsville Marina; offloading near Guard Gate 3; Slight delays possible.
- 09/23/2016 11:01 AM Channel Closure; Hudson River at Tappan Zee Bridge (Hudson River mile 27) until 4:30pm today.
- 09/19/2016 04:29 PM Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close Wed, Sept 20th from 8:00am to 9:30am for maintenance.
- 09/14/2016 12:46 PM Possible delays due to maintenance, Erie Canal, Waterford Flight, Thurs, Sept 15th.
- 09/13/2016 08:59 AM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Lock 33 Rochester. The entire NYS Canal System is open to navigation
- 09/13/2016 08:44 AM Short term closure: Erie Canal; Lock E33 Rochester.
- 09/09/2016 02:43 PM Extended lock hours; Champlain Canal C1; Sat, 9/10 til 11pm for Tug Roundup firework spectator vessels.
- 09/09/2016 02:09 PM Champlain Canal northbound traffic to attach to port side in Lock C3 Mechanicville thru rest of 2016.
- 09/07/2016 03:45 PM Extended Lock hours; Erie Canal Waterford Flight; until 8pm Fri, Sept 9th & Sat, Sept 10th.
- 09/07/2016 02:27 PM Large group kayaking event to occur on the Champlain Canal through Locks C4-C2 Saturday, September 10th
- 09/07/2016 02:09 PM Bridge inspection: Erie Canal, Sylvan Beach to Fonda, Mon 9/12 thru Tues 9/20.
- 09/07/2016 01:26 PM Slight reduction in depth: Erie Canal between Lock E7 Vischer Ferry and Lock Lock E8 Scotia today, 9/7.
- 09/07/2016 01:15 PM Autumn hours (7am-5pm) for Lock & Lift Bridge operation begin Thurs 9/9 and wiil continue thru 11/20.
- 09/06/2016 05:15 PM Bridge washing: Erie Canal; Lyons-Mar Road (E-96) to Marshall Rd (E-212) thru end of navigation season.
- 09/06/2016 05:09 PM Bridge inspection: Erie Canal, Miffleport to Tonawanda; now through the end of the navigation season.
- 09/06/2016 03:01 PM Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close Wed, Sept 7th from 8:00am to 9:30am for maintenance.
- 09/06/2016 10:36 AM Waterford Harbor docks restricted to Tugboat Roundup participants from Thu, 9/8 10am to Mon, 9/12 9am
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Aug 2016
- 08/31/2016 03:39 PM Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close Thurs, Sept 1st from 8:00am to 9:30am for maintenance.
- 08/30/2016 04:26 PM Sylvan Beach wall east of Main St (Bridge E-63) limited to Replica Rendezvous participants Wed, 8/31.
- 08/26/2016 11:46 AM Jetski races to occur in Watkins Glen on Seneca Lake east of navigation channel on Sat 8/27 & Sun 8/28
- 08/25/2016 01:21 PM Canal section reopened: Oswego Canal Lock O7 Oswego. The entire NYS Canal System is open to navigation.
- 08/25/2016 01:10 PM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal, greater Holley area (miles 279-287).
- 08/25/2016 11:15 AM Short term canal closure: Oswego Canal Lock O7 Oswego, due to a power outage.
- 08/25/2016 10:13 AM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal, greater Holley area (miles 279-287).
- 08/24/2016 11:31 AM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Waterford Flight, Locks E2-E6; will likely reopen within an hour.
- 08/23/2016 02:13 PM Minor delays due to maintenance may be experienced tomorrow, Wed. Aug 24th; Erie Canal Locks E2-E6.
- 08/22/2016 09:06 AM Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close today, Aug 22nd from 9:30am to 11:00am for maintenance.
- 08/21/2016 02:20 PM Erie Canal Park Ave Lift Bridge, Brockport in full up position during repairs. All vessels may pass.
- 08/21/2016 12:50 PM Erie Canal - Park Avenue Bridge closed, Brockport
- 08/19/2016 09:18 AM Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo temporarily closed for maintenance; to reopen within the hour.
- 08/18/2016 01:44 PM Van Cleef Lake along the Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Seneca Falls within fireworks display zone on Fri, Aug 19
- 08/17/2016 05:44 PM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Lock E20 Whitesboro.
- 08/17/2016 03:31 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E20 Whitesboro; until further notice.
- 08/15/2016 10:01 AM Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close today, Aug 15th from 10:00am to 11:00am for maintenance.
- 08/12/2016 03:38 PM Canal section projected to reopen tomorrow (8/13) morning: Erie Canal Lock E34/35 Lockport.
- 08/12/2016 11:37 AM Buoy back on station; Champlain Canal Buoy G "141" between Locks C4 Stillwater & C5 Northumberland.
- 08/11/2016 05:03 PM Channel obstruction: Erie Canal, 1/4 mile east of Sylvan Beach, tree in the water.
- 08/11/2016 04:50 PM Bridge repair/rehab: Walworth Road over Erie Canal (Bridge E-119) west of Lock E29 Palmyra.
- 08/11/2016 02:56 PM Buoy reported off station: Champlain Canal Buoy G "141" between Locks C4 Stillwater & C5 Northumberland.
- 08/11/2016 02:36 PM Channel encroachment: Erie/Cayuga-Seneca Canals Jct west channel. Mariners are to use eastern channel.
- 08/11/2016 11:50 AM Kayak/Canoe/SUP Regatta: Oswego Canal south of Lock O5 between Minetto Park & buoy R120A; Sat, Aug 13th
- 08/11/2016 08:48 AM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Locks E34-35 Lockport, until further notice.
- 08/10/2016 10:01 AM Bridge inspection activities; Erie Canal, Clyde to Middleport; throughout this navigation season & next
- 08/09/2016 10:17 AM Channel obstruction removed: Large tree that was in the Erie Canal near buoy G "111" in Schenectady.
- 08/08/2016 11:01 AM Substantial delays for pleasure vessels using the Welland Canal in Ontario, Canada.
- 08/08/2016 10:27 AM Channel obstruction: Erie Canal near buoy G "111" in Schenectady; large tree in the water.
- 08/06/2016 07:55 AM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal between Locks E-11 & E-12.
- 08/05/2016 08:00 PM Canal section to reopen: Erie Canal between Locks E-11 & E-12; tomorrow morning, Saturday, August 6th.
- 08/05/2016 04:18 PM Channel encroachment: Erie Canal, Rome; Waterski Show; Sat, Aug 6th @3&7PM. Vessels are to wait to pass
- 08/05/2016 03:45 PM Kayak/Canoe/SUP Regatta: Oswego Canal, downstream of Lock O3 to Oswego; Sat, Aug 6th.
- 08/05/2016 03:32 PM Champlain Canal buoy G "77" that was missing has now been placed.
- 08/03/2016 08:13 PM Erie Canal section between Locks E11 & E12 that was closed on 8/1 is projected to reopen this weekend.
- 08/03/2016 03:01 PM Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close Thurs, Aug 4th from 7:30am to 10:00am for maintenance.
- 08/01/2016 04:19 PM Canal section closure: Erie Canal between Lock E11 Amsterdam & E12 Tribes Hill, until further notice.
- 08/01/2016 12:08 PM Reduced depth: Erie Canal between Lock E11 Amsterdam and Lock E12 Tribes Hill; 2-3 ft below normal.
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Jul 2016
- 07/30/2016 11:59 AM Lighted buoy G "205" on the Champlain Canal that had been reported extinguished has been repaired.
- 07/29/2016 11:50 AM Supplemental uncharted navigation buoy R42AA has been added on the Champlain Canal between R42 & R42A.
- 07/28/2016 01:54 PM Champlain Canal Buoy R "36" has been returned to its charted location; G "35A" added across the channel
- 07/28/2016 09:42 AM On-demand lockage at Erie Canal Lock E34/35 Lockport will resume @10:15am today.
- 07/27/2016 05:22 PM Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished: G "201" Champlain Canal between Lock C6 & C7.
- 07/27/2016 12:57 PM Buoy reported off station: Champlain Canal R "36" between Lock C1 Waterford and Lock C2 Mechanicville.
- 07/25/2016 02:29 PM Lighted Aid to Navigation repaired: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Cayuga Lake Spur Buoy R "34".
- 07/25/2016 10:16 AM Lift Bridge back in operation: Main Street (E-182) over Erie Canal, Brockport.
- 07/24/2016 07:35 PM Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Cayuga Lake Spur Buoy R "34".
- 07/24/2016 07:27 PM Erie Canal Lock 32 Pittsford back in operation.
- 07/24/2016 05:28 PM Lock E-32 temporarily closed to all vessel traffic
- 07/24/2016 02:51 PM Main Street Lift Bridge in Brockport temporarily out of service
- 07/22/2016 06:14 PM Habitat construction work, Champlain Canal, between Locks C2 & C3.
- 07/22/2016 06:10 PM Placement of herbicide in Erie Canal between Ellicott Creek & Bear Ridge Road Bridge (E-242) 7/26-7/29
- 07/22/2016 05:59 PM Extended Hours for Oswego Canal Locks O5 thru O8, July 28-31 to accommodate Oswego Harborfest traffic.
- 07/22/2016 10:15 AM Lift Bridge temporarily our of service: Main Street (E-182) over Erie Canal, Brockport.
- 07/21/2016 01:23 PM North span of Erie Canal Guard Gate 4, Little Falls is now raised. Traffic may proceed thru both spans.
- 07/21/2016 10:33 AM Channel encroachment: Erie Canal, Sylvan Beach; vessel recovery operation; east end of terminal wall.
- 07/16/2016 11:09 PM Canal section reopened; Erie Canal Lock C3 Mechanicville.
- 07/16/2016 10:59 PM Canal section closure; Erie Canal Lock C3 Mechanicville; until further notice.
- 07/15/2016 04:23 PM Habitat construction work, Champlain Canal, between Locks C1 & C3.
- 07/15/2016 11:32 AM Canal section to reopen: Erie Canal, Waterford from Lock E2 thru Guard Gate 2; at 1:00pm today.
- 07/14/2016 03:06 PM Reduced depth: Oswego Canal between Lock O6 & O7, Oswego, July 18-20. Water level to drop 1.5 ft.
- 07/13/2016 05:07 PM Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close Thurs, July 14th from 7:30am to 10:00am for maintenance.
- 07/12/2016 03:54 PM Champlain Canal Lock C4 Stillwater has been reopened to traffic.
- 07/12/2016 01:53 PM Short term canal closure: Champlain Canal Lock C4 Stillwater. Until further notice.
- 07/11/2016 02:28 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal, Waterford from Lock E2 thru Guard Gate 2; Fri, July 15th.
- 07/11/2016 10:14 AM Hinckley Reservoir Update
- 07/06/2016 04:32 PM Lock hours extended until 11pm for festival & fireworks; Champlain Canal Lock C12 Whitehall; Sat July 9
- 07/06/2016 04:06 PM Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Cayuga Lake Inlet, Ithaca
- 07/06/2016 03:53 PM Channel obstruction: Erie Canal, hanging underneath Bridge E-160 (abandoned railroad) in Rochester.
- 07/06/2016 03:00 PM Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished, Cayuga Lake Fl "123" near Long Pt, has been restored.
- 07/05/2016 03:06 PM Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Cayuga Lake Fl "123" near Long Pt
- 07/02/2016 06:41 PM Canal section reopened; Erie Canal, Brockport to Middleport; effective immediately.
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Jun 2016
- 06/30/2016 04:21 PM Large, unpowered float to transit between Lock C1 & Erie/Champlain Canals Jct. Sun, July 3rd afternoon.
- 06/29/2016 04:18 PM Erie Canal in Scotia within fireworks display zone on Fri, July 1st; Extended hours at lock E7.
- 06/29/2016 04:07 PM Short term canal closure: Champlain Canal Lock C9; Thurs, June 30 10am-2pm, due to channel maintenance.
- 06/29/2016 09:48 AM Bridge Maintenance Concluded: Union St Lift Bridge (E-174) Spencerport; bridge now fully operational.
- 06/28/2016 11:07 AM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E30 Macedon; Today, June 28, noon-4pm, for marine operation.
- 06/28/2016 10:24 AM Waterford Harbor docks restricted to Steamboat Meet participants from Thurs, 6/30 8am to Sun, 7/3 1pm.
- 06/24/2016 02:01 PM Canal section closure update: Erie Canal between Brockport & Middleport Guard Gates; Sunday, 6/26 6pm.
- 06/24/2016 12:25 PM Obstruction removal operation near Lock E21 SE approach wall & G661 on the Erie Canal has concluded.
- 06/24/2016 10:38 AM Divers in the water, Erie Canal, near Lock E21 SE approach wall & G661, obstruction removal operation.
- 06/18/2016 10:27 AM Channel Obstruction Reported east of Lock E-21
- 06/17/2016 10:00 AM Canal section closure: Erie Canal between Brockport and Middleport Guard Gates; Monday, June 27th.
- 06/13/2016 06:26 PM North span of both Holley & Albion Guard Gates to remain in the lowered position until further notice.
- 06/10/2016 04:02 PM NYPA reopens Hinckley Dam boat launch.
- 06/09/2016 04:25 PM Lift Bridge repair: Union St (E-174) over Erie Canal, Spencerport 6/28-29 0800-1430; Passage restricted
- 06/09/2016 03:24 PM Lighted Aid to Navigation, Cayuga Lake Fl R "142" near Sheldrake Pt, to be reconstructed week of 6/13.
- 06/08/2016 03:25 PM Channel width reduction: Erie Canal near Sylvan Beach breakwater, marked w/auxiliary red & green buoys.
- 06/07/2016 05:18 PM Lift bridge operable again; E-182 Main St over Erie Canal, Brockport.
- 06/07/2016 02:31 PM Lift bridge temporarily out of service; E-182 Main St over Erie Canal, Brockport.
- 06/03/2016 04:01 PM NYPA to temporarily close Hinckley Dam boat launch today.
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May 2016
- 05/27/2016 10:58 AM Regatta: Erie Canal, Pittsford, from Cartersville Guard Gate to Monroe Ave (Bridge E-140), May 28-29.
- 05/26/2016 09:52 AM Summer hours for Lock and Lift Bridge operation have begun today and will continue thru September 7th.
- 05/25/2016 02:16 PM Diving operation on the Erie Canal has concluded. Slight delays due to ongoing dredging may still occur
- 05/25/2016 06:44 AM Diving operation has moved from Ft Ann on Champlain Canal to Crescent on Erie Canal 5/25. Expect delays
- 05/24/2016 05:18 PM Divers assisting with marine operations; Champlain Canal, Fort Ann, Wed 5/25. Expect up to 1 hour delay
- 05/17/2016 10:30 AM Occasional delays expected: Erie Canal immediately west of Guard Gate 2, due to dredging.
- 05/17/2016 10:05 AM Lighted Aid to Navigation (green) reported extinguished near the Seneca Lake Outlet is now operational.
- 05/15/2016 10:07 AM Lighted Aid to Navigation (green) reported extinguished: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, near Seneca Lake Outlet.
- 05/11/2016 09:22 AM Navigation light characteristic restored: Cayuga Lake Fl R "142" near Sheldrake Point.
- 05/10/2016 04:40 PM Bridge Replacement: Route 146 (Bridge E-8) over Erie Canal/Mohawk River Mon, May 16 thru end of season.
- 05/10/2016 02:28 PM Navigation light characteristic change: Cayuga Lake Fl R "142" near Sheldrake Point temporarily white.
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Apr 2016
- 04/28/2016 10:22 AM Dam hazard delineator adjacent to Lock C3 Mechanicville not yet installed; to be placed on Fri, May 6.
- 04/27/2016 04:47 PM Water level changes: Erie Canal between Locks E6 & E8, May 9-13; due to flashboard installation @dams.
- 04/27/2016 11:10 AM Bridge removal: E Henrietta Rd/SR 15A (E-145) over Erie Canal, Rochester; now thru end of nav season.
- 04/27/2016 07:05 AM The NYS Canal System is now open for the 2016 navigation season to all vessel traffic.
- 04/26/2016 05:35 PM Auxiliary navigation buoys have been placed on the Erie Canal to guide vessels through deepest water.
- 04/26/2016 04:43 PM Bridge washing; various bridges over Erie Canal in Lockport & Tonawanda; now thru end of nav season.
- 04/26/2016 04:30 PM North span of Guard Gate #4 (Little Falls) to remain in the lowered position until further notice.
- 04/26/2016 04:21 PM North span of Middleport Guard Gate to remain in the lowered position until further notice.
- 04/26/2016 04:09 PM Bridge repair/rehab: Main St (E-233) over Erie Canal, in the City of Lockport.
- 04/26/2016 03:40 PM Rip-rap placed in channel to stabilize walls: Erie Canal, Brockport & Lockport; channel width reduced.
- 04/26/2016 02:20 PM Commercial Mariners are reminded to acquire their permits prior to entering the NYS Canal System.
- 04/22/2016 03:09 PM New York State Canal System Opening date has been moved up four days to Wednesday, April 27 @7am.
- 04/14/2016 08:51 AM New York State Canal System scheduled to open Sunday, May 1st at 7am for the 2016 navigation season.
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