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Dec 2018
- 12/04/2018 02:46 PM Flashboards removal @Lock E6 & E7 dams delayed another week, Dec 10-13
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Nov 2018
- 11/26/2018 03:23 PM Flashboards removal @Lock E6 & E7 dams delayed a week, now starts 12/3
- 11/13/2018 05:07 PM Flashboards to be removed at Lock E6 & E7 dams starting Monday, 11/26.
- 11/07/2018 10:20 AM Buoys removed for the season: Erie Canal between Lock E23-E24.
- 11/05/2018 07:23 PM Buoy reported off station: Erie Canal R242 between Locks E11 & E12.
- 11/03/2018 01:37 PM Reduced overhead clearance and high flows: Champlain Canal Locks C1-C7
- 11/02/2018 03:35 PM Reduced depth: Erie Canal between Lock E2 & E3 Waterford, Tues, 11/6.
- 11/02/2018 03:06 PM Bridge repair: Albion Main Street Lift Bridge E-200 over Erie Canal.
- 11/01/2018 04:11 PM Oneida Lake buoys replaced w/ice-resistant spars, AtoNs extinguished.
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Oct 2018
- 10/29/2018 01:25 PM Bridge repair: Spencerport Union St Lift Bridge E-174 over Erie Canal
- 10/19/2018 10:42 AM Bridge AToN reported extinguished: Bonta Bridge Rd over the Erie Canal
- 10/17/2018 04:20 PM Aids to Navigation removed for the season: Cayuga Lake "point" lights.
- 10/11/2018 11:05 AM Channel obstruction cleared: Tree near Erie Canal Buoy R100.
- 10/09/2018 08:40 PM Channel obstruction: Tree in the waterway near Erie Canal Buoy R100.
- 10/09/2018 10:21 AM Width restriction rescinded; Erie Canal Lock E19 Frankfort.
- 10/08/2018 03:54 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Locks E8-E15; Oct 10, 10:30am-2pm
- 10/08/2018 03:26 PM Short term closure: Erie Canal Locks E16-E22; Tues 10/9 10:00am-1:30pm
- 10/08/2018 03:03 PM Reminder: NYS Canal System closing Wednesday, October 10th at 5:00 PM.
- 10/06/2018 01:36 PM Width Restriction, 22ft beam max thru Erie Canal Lock E19.
- 10/04/2018 08:58 AM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Locks E8-E12.
- 10/03/2018 12:09 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E8-E12 due to high flows.
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Sep 2018
- 09/27/2018 08:47 AM Short term canal closure: Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4, until 10am.
- 09/24/2018 09:24 AM Reminder: NYS Canal System closing Wed, Oct. 10 @5pm
- 09/23/2018 10:22 AM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Waterford Flight Locks E2-E6.
- 09/23/2018 08:40 AM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Waterford Flight Locks E2-E6.
- 09/22/2018 04:02 PM Canal section reopened: Champlain Canal Locks C6-C7.
- 09/22/2018 01:49 PM Short term canal closure: Champlain Canal Locks C6-C7; approx. 1 hour.
- 09/21/2018 04:11 PM Construction in channel: Erie Canal near Bridge E-94, Clyde; Mon, 9/24
- 09/20/2018 04:47 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal, Fairport-E34/35 10/3 10:30am-2pm
- 09/20/2018 03:19 PM Reduced depth: Oswego Canal between Locks O1-O2, Wed 10/3, -3 feet.
- 09/19/2018 10:42 AM Canal sections to reopen: Erie Canal E13-E16 @noon, E8-E12 9/20 @7am.
- 09/18/2018 05:08 PM Buoy reported off station: Erie Canal G55, near Schenectady.
- 09/17/2018 09:34 AM Canal section closure & reduced depths: Erie Canal E8-E16, 1pm today.
- 09/16/2018 11:17 AM Update on possible depth reduction/section closure: Erie Canal E8-E16.
- 09/14/2018 03:27 PM Bridge inspections: Champlain & Erie Canal and Hudson River, next week
- 09/14/2018 02:23 PM Additional underwater lock inspection: Oswego Canal Lock O7 today.
- 09/14/2018 01:57 PM Possible depth reduction & section closure Mon 9/17: Erie Canal E8-E16
- 09/13/2018 04:39 PM Lock hours extended for the evening; Erie Canal E7 until 8pm Fri, 9/14
- 09/13/2018 02:10 PM Autumn hours (7am-5pm) for Lock & Lift Bridge operation start Today
- 09/12/2018 04:00 PM Intermittent closure: Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS1 Cayuga, Thu, 9/13.
- 09/12/2018 10:52 AM Section Reopened: Erie Canal Lift Bridge [E-181] Park Ave, Brockport
- 09/12/2018 08:57 AM Short term closure: Erie Canal Lift Bridge [E-181] Park Ave, Brockport
- 09/06/2018 09:41 PM Short term canal closure: Champlain Canal; Thur, Sept 13th 10:30am-2pm
- 09/06/2018 09:39 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Locks E2-E7; Wed 9/12 10:30am-2pm
- 09/06/2018 04:26 PM Underwater lock inspection: Oswego Canal Lock O7 Oswego 9/10-9/12
- 09/05/2018 10:25 AM Bridge inspections: Erie Canal; Tonawanda to Royalton 9/10-9/29.
- 09/04/2018 03:28 PM Reduced depth: Erie Canal between Locks E30-32, lowering -0.7ft by 9/6
- 09/04/2018 01:15 PM Update: Tree in channel downstream of Erie Canal Lock E7 now cleared.
- 09/03/2018 05:05 PM Channel encroachment: Tree in channel downstream of Erie Canal Lock E7
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Aug 2018
- 08/30/2018 01:08 PM Short term closure: Oswego & Erie Locks O1-O8, E23-E24; 9/6 1030-1400.
- 08/30/2018 01:02 PM Short term canal closure: Locks CS1-CS4 & E25-E30; Wed 9/5 1030-1400
- 08/30/2018 12:22 PM Update: Tree in the Oswego Canal near Battle Island has been removed.
- 08/29/2018 03:57 PM Channel encroachment: Tree in the Oswego Canal near Battle Island.
- 08/29/2018 03:16 PM Group rowing event: Erie Canal-Champlain Canal Junction; Sat, 9/8 AM.
- 08/29/2018 02:16 PM Clarification: Mud Lock BOAT RAMP to close next week for repairs.
- 08/28/2018 04:35 PM Reduced depth: Erie Canal between Lock E7 & E8, 9/3 PM through 9/4.
- 08/28/2018 02:17 PM Buoys back on station; Cross Lake & downstream Erie Canal/Seneca River
- 08/24/2018 11:59 AM Waterford Harbor restricted to event participants; 9/7 7am to 9/9 5pm
- 08/22/2018 10:22 AM Buoys Reported off station; Seneca River, Cross Lake to Baldwinsville.
- 08/21/2018 06:54 PM Channel encroachment: Near Erie Canal Lift Bridge [E-178] Adams Basin.
- 08/21/2018 12:08 PM No Wake Zone: Champlain Canal between Lock C2 & C3 Mechanicville.
- 08/21/2018 11:50 AM Short term canal closure: Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4, Aug 22 7-9am
- 08/20/2018 03:11 PM Update: More Cross Lake area buoys reported off station; G397 + others
- 08/20/2018 10:12 AM Welland Canal closed 8/28; Western Erie Canal overhead clearance 15.6''
- 08/19/2018 12:49 PM Buoy reported off station; Cross Lake red nun (number unknown).
- 08/19/2018 09:02 AM Strong Current: Erie Canal Lock E8 Scotia through Lock E12 Tribes Hill
- 08/17/2018 04:56 PM Update: Swift current, Oswego Canal; High water, Erie Canal E23-E27
- 08/16/2018 11:48 AM Heavy debris from high flows, Seneca Lake. Use extreme caution!
- 08/15/2018 10:57 AM Swift Current anticipated: Erie Canal E23-E27 & Oswego Canal O1-O7
- 08/14/2018 06:07 PM Buoy reported off station: Erie Canal G "61" near Schenectady.
- 08/13/2018 01:21 PM Lighted Aid to Navigation repaired: Buoy G "107", near Verona Beach.
- 08/10/2018 04:15 PM Marine pump out back in operation; Port of Pittsford on the Erie Canal
- 08/10/2018 04:05 PM Reduced overhead clearance rescinded: Oswego Canal at Lock O1 Phoenix.
- 08/10/2018 03:18 PM Update: Reduced depth between Oswego Canal O3-O5 postponed until 8/14.
- 08/10/2018 12:28 PM Short term canal closure: Champlain Canal Lock C1 Waterford - 30 mins.
- 08/10/2018 08:25 AM Reduced overhead clearance: Oswego Canal at Lock O1 Phoenix, 11ft.
- 08/09/2018 08:37 PM Update: Short-term canal section closure rescinded, Erie Canal E2-E6.
- 08/09/2018 11:50 AM Update: Short-term canal section closure extended, Erie Canal E2-E6.
- 08/08/2018 07:11 PM Short-term canal section closure, Erie Canal Locks E2-E6.
- 08/08/2018 05:36 PM Regatta: Onondaga Lake Outlet/Erie Canal G "269" to R "298", 8/9-8/12
- 08/08/2018 05:07 PM Reduced depth: Oswego Canal between Locks O3-O5, -1.8 feet, Mon, 8/13.
- 08/08/2018 02:27 PM Marine pump out inoperable; Port of Pittsford on the Erie Canal.
- 08/08/2018 12:16 PM Buoy reported off station: Champlain Canal R "64A" near Mechanicville.
- 08/06/2018 02:13 PM Underwater inspection: Erie Canal Lock E24 Baldwinsville today.
- 08/06/2018 01:55 PM Reduced depth: Oswego Canal between Locks O6-O7, -1.5 feet, for 2 days
- 08/06/2018 01:44 PM Overhead clearance reduction rescinded: Champlain Canal between C9-C11
- 08/05/2018 10:37 AM Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished: Buoy 107 Verona Beach
- 08/05/2018 10:26 AM Reduced overhead clearance: Champlain Canal between Locks 9 & 11, 15ft
- 08/01/2018 03:28 PM Group rowing event: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Waterloo to Seneca Falls 8/18
- 08/01/2018 02:39 PM Update: Water level between Oswego Canal Locks O6-O7 to rise Fri, 8/3.
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Jul 2018
- 07/31/2018 05:17 PM Group rowing event: Erie Canal; Albion to Brockport, Sat, 8/4 9am-3pm.
- 07/31/2018 03:54 PM Kayak/Canoe/SUP Regatta: Oswego Canal, Lock O3 to O8; Sat, Aug 18, 8-2
- 07/31/2018 03:16 PM Clarification: Short-term AM closure of Erie Canal Locks E2-E6: Aug 15
- 07/31/2018 02:38 PM Bridge rehab update: Bridge E-73A over Onondaga Lake Outlet commencing
- 07/31/2018 01:42 PM Special Event Update: Dragon Boat Races at Waterford Harbor August 18.
- 07/30/2018 02:43 PM Canal section reopened: Champlain Canal Lock C4 Stillwater.
- 07/30/2018 12:41 PM Short term canal closure: Champlain Canal Lock C4 Stillwater.
- 07/30/2018 11:05 AM Short term closure: Erie Canal Locks E2-E6, 8/15 AM for maintenance.
- 07/29/2018 08:43 AM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Lock E19 Frankfort.
- 07/29/2018 07:24 AM Short term closure: Erie Canal Lock E19 Frankfort.
- 07/27/2018 01:26 PM Width limit lifted, new lower WB approach speed; Erie Canal Lock E19.
- 07/25/2018 02:50 PM Channel obstruction: Tree in Erie Canal near G "233", Syracuse Area.
- 07/24/2018 05:19 PM Lift Bridge completely repaired: Erie Canal E-181 Park Ave, Brockport.
- 07/24/2018 10:38 AM Buoy back on station: Erie Canal/Oneida Lake R "138", Brewerton.
- 07/24/2018 10:08 AM Channel width & depth reduction: Erie Canal between Locks E19 & E20.
- 07/23/2018 04:59 PM Waterford docks restricted to Dragon Boat racers Sat, 8/18 9am-4pm.
- 07/22/2018 04:53 PM Buoy reported off station: Erie Canal/Oneida Lake R "138", Brewerton.
- 07/20/2018 02:34 PM Bridge repair/rehab: Gillett Rd (E-172) over the Erie Canal 7/24-8/31.
- 07/19/2018 02:10 PM Lift Bridge reopened: Erie Canal E-181 Park Ave, Brockport.
- 07/17/2018 02:04 PM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Locks E2-E6.
- 07/16/2018 05:50 PM Placement of herbicide in Erie Canal west of Lock E34/35, 7/24-7/27.
- 07/16/2018 01:40 PM Lif Bridges reopened: Erie Canal; Brockport to Hulberton.
- 07/16/2018 10:54 AM Short term closure: Erie Canal Lift Bridges; Brockport to Hulberton.
- 07/13/2018 01:13 PM Fireworks display: Erie Canal, 1000ft east of E14 Canajoharie, tonight
- 07/12/2018 04:14 PM Schedule depth reduction delayed: Oswego Canal between O6-O7; now 7/15
- 07/12/2018 03:06 PM Green Is Lift Bridge over Hudson River in Troy to be operable 7/14.
- 07/12/2018 12:01 PM Underwater lock inspections: E20, 7/23-24; E27, 7/25; E28A, 7/26-27.
- 07/10/2018 03:21 PM Buoy back on station: Champlain Canal R "4A" in Troy.
- 07/10/2018 03:18 PM Short term closure: Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4, Wed, 7/11 8-10 AM.
- 07/10/2018 02:53 PM Short term closure: Erie Canal Locks E2-E6, 7/17 AM for maintenance.
- 07/09/2018 10:25 AM Buoy reported off station: Champlain Canal R "4A" in Troy.
- 07/06/2018 12:32 PM Debris: Erie Canal east of Lock E7 near R "46", south side of channel.
- 07/02/2018 05:49 PM Extended hours for some Champlain/Erie Canal Locks for special events.
- 07/02/2018 04:57 PM Bridge inspection: E-64 (US 11 over Erie Canal) Brewerton, 7/9-7/20.
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Jun 2018
- 06/29/2018 02:53 PM Bridge rehab: Bridge E-73A (John Glen Blvd) over Onondaga Lake Outlet.
- 06/29/2018 02:40 PM Width restriction lifted, Erie Canal Lock E19; WB still attach to port
- 06/28/2018 12:11 PM All auxiliary vessels to display cell phone number of primary vessel.
- 06/27/2018 05:04 PM Reduced depth: Oswego Canal between Locks O6-O7, -3 feet, July 8-28.
- 06/27/2018 04:23 PM Terminal wall rehab; Hudson River, east bank, Troy by Green Is Bridge.
- 06/27/2018 04:07 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Locks E34/35 Lockport 7/3 8-10pm.
- 06/27/2018 03:32 PM Regatta: Jetski races, Sylvan Beach 6/20-7/1; stay >200ft clear.
- 06/27/2018 09:52 AM NYPA to reduce release from Hinckley Reservoir
- 06/26/2018 12:35 PM Lighted Aids to Navigation extinguished: Erie Canal G "143" & G "147".
- 06/26/2018 12:21 PM Waterford docks restricted to Steamboat Meet boats 7/5 8am - 7/8 1pm.
- 06/26/2018 07:45 AM Correction: Reduced depth on Oswego Canal is between Locks O2-O3.
- 06/25/2018 04:57 PM Reduced depth: Oswego Canal between Locks O1-O2, -2 feet, June 26-27.
- 06/25/2018 04:41 PM Erie Canal Lock E5 wall attachment recommendation: WB vessels to port.
- 06/25/2018 03:28 PM Bridge rehab: Green Is Br over Hudson River, Troy; no lifts thru 7/13.
- 06/25/2018 02:59 PM Bridge repair/rehab: Erie Canal Lift Bridge [E-211] Medina 7/16-8/4.
- 06/22/2018 05:28 PM Unnumbered buoys marking path of deepest water on eastern Erie Canal.
- 06/22/2018 04:36 PM Champlain/Erie Canal lock wall attachment reqs: C3, C12, E17, E19, E22
- 06/20/2018 12:45 PM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal between Locks E5-E6.
- 06/19/2018 07:39 AM GlassBarge & Lois McClure to dock at multiple canal harbors in 2018.
- 06/18/2018 06:55 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal between Locks E5-E6 6/20 7am-noon
- 06/13/2018 04:04 PM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Locks E3-E4.
- 06/13/2018 11:46 AM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Locks E3-E4, until further notice
- 06/12/2018 05:13 PM Buoy reported off station, Cayuga Lake G "33" FG, is back on station.
- 06/12/2018 05:08 PM Lighted AToN reported extinguished, Cayuga Lake R "142", now operating
- 06/11/2018 04:17 PM Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished: Cayuga Lake R "142".
- 06/11/2018 04:07 PM Buoy reported off station: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Cayuga Lake G "33" FG.
- 06/11/2018 10:01 AM Short term canal closure postposed until 6/13: Erie Canal Locks E2-E3.
- 06/10/2018 12:15 PM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Lift Bridge [E-206] Knowlesville.
- 06/10/2018 07:26 AM Canal section closure: Erie Canal Lift Bridge [E-206] Knowlesville.
- 06/09/2018 10:01 AM Short term canal closure; Champlain Canal Lock C5; Sun, June 10 7-9am
- 06/08/2018 04:27 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal between Locks E2-E3 6/12 7am-noon
- 06/08/2018 04:16 PM Width Restriction, 22ft beam max thru Erie Canal Lock E27 for one week
- 06/06/2018 04:44 PM Bridge rehab: Bridge E-38, Railroad St over Erie Canal near Frankfort.
- 06/05/2018 05:18 PM Aerial firefighting practice above Erie Canal between E6-E7, 6/7 2-4pm
- 06/05/2018 04:45 PM Navigation impediment removed: tree between Erie Canal Locks 32 & 33.
- 06/05/2018 12:40 PM Channel encroachment: downed tree east of Erie Canal Bridge E-133.
- 06/05/2018 11:35 AM Channel encroachment: downed tree west of Erie Canal Bridge E-123.
- 06/03/2018 08:30 PM Lighted Aids to Navigation reported extinguished: Sylvan Beach Pier,
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May 2018
- 05/31/2018 12:28 PM Channel encroachment: downed tree between Erie Canal Locks 32 & 33.
- 05/30/2018 08:00 PM Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Lift Bridge [E-200] Main St, Albion
- 05/30/2018 03:31 PM Canal section closure: Erie Canal Lift Bridge [E-200] Main St, Albion.
- 05/24/2018 02:32 PM Width Restriction Rescinded: Oswego Canal Lock O7.
- 05/21/2018 10:25 AM Lock reopened; Erie Canal Lock E19; westbound traffic attach to port.
- 05/20/2018 09:45 PM Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E19. Expected to reopen @9AM
- 05/18/2018 03:35 PM Clarification: Last day of operation for 2018 season Wednesday, Oct 10
- 05/18/2018 03:19 PM Reduced Width: Oswego Canal Lock O7; 35 feet, extended to Mon, May 21.
- 05/17/2018 10:34 PM Entire New York State Canal System to open tomorrow, Friday May 18 7AM
- 05/17/2018 10:23 PM Bridge repair/rehab: Erie Canal Bridge E-37A, Central Ave, Ilion.
- 05/17/2018 10:10 PM Bridge repair/rehab: Erie Canal Lift Bridge [E-206] Knowlesville
- 05/17/2018 10:09 PM Bridge repair/rehab: Erie Canal Bridge E-133 Marsh Road, Perinton.
- 05/17/2018 10:06 PM Erie Canal, Lockport/Brockport; rip-rap stone placed adjacent to walls
- 05/17/2018 10:02 PM North span of Middleport Guard Gate will remain in lowered position.
- 05/17/2018 09:56 PM Cayuga Lake buoys to be set the week of May 21.
- 05/17/2018 09:45 PM Reduced Width: Oswego Canal, Lock O7; 35 feet
- 05/17/2018 09:31 PM Reduced Depth: Erie Canal, Lock E16 to Sylvan Beach: 8 feet.
- 05/14/2018 04:46 PM Eastern Erie (Locks E2-E23) to open tomorrow; Tue, May 15 @10:00 AM.
- 05/14/2018 04:18 PM Flashboard installation at Lock E6 & E7 dams Tue 5/22 thru Fri 5/25.
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Apr 2018
- 04/12/2018 04:06 PM NYPA to increase release from Hinckley Reservoir
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Jan 2018
- 01/31/2018 02:06 PM Recreational vessel fees waived for the 2018 Navigation Season.
- 01/31/2018 01:57 PM Dates & Hours of Operation for the 2018 Navigation Season.
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