Canalway Trail Alerts

SAFETY ADVISORY: MAINTENANCE WORK UNDERWAY AT ERIE CANAL LOCK 17 IN LITTLE FALLS

Public Access to the Lock is Restricted

The New York State Canal Corporation is rehabilitating Erie Canal Lock E-17 in Little Falls throughout this winter. This work, often referred to as a “pump out,” rehabilitates and repairs the functioning components of the lock during the non-navigation season and requires the use of cranes and other large pieces of equipment.

The nearby Erie Canalway Trail is accessible and open for use by pedestrians and cyclists throughout the project; however, Seeley Street will be closed just east of the Eagle Creek hydroelectric facility. Access to Moss Island will remain available. On the south side of Lock E-17, the lower lock area accessible from State Route 169 will be closed, including the parking lot.

Anglers seeking to fish and trail users are encouraged to park along the State Route 169 access road near the trailhead. Fishing can occur downstream of the lock.

For reference, please View the map of trail closure. 

Trail Work: January 24 - August 18, 2025

Champlain Canalway/Empire State Trail
Fort Edward, NY

Kiewit Corporation will be working adjacent to the trail and using the segment of trail highlighted for vehicular access to their work areas. Flaggers will be used to coordinate trailway user access with ongoing construction access.

Work activities will continue:

Work Along Towpath Road (north of Rte. 196)
4/6/24 – 10/31/25 (intermittent)
       • Access to RR via Towpath Road, No work on road
                  • Site restoration of work areas
       • Cable Jointing and Fiber (56)
                  • Complete

Cable Jointing & Fiber (60)
       • Complete

Wetland and ag-fields areas/ Trail Restoration
Restoration of ag-fields 
Trail Restoration 8/18/15 completion date
          Full trail closure or Mon-Fri (7am – 6pm) Sat (7-4pm)
          Demobilization included in completion date
 

View the trail advisory map.