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Current Canalway Trail Alerts
Alerts for Canal Corporation-operated trail segments. View alerts for segments owned by others.
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: March 19 - March 28, 2025
Glen Falls Feeder Canal Trail
Glen Falls, NY
Canals Contractors will be performing danger tree removals along a stretch of the Feeder Canal from Overlook Park (Feeder Dam) eastward to Haviliand Cove Park. Trail users can expect intermittent closures during the "falling" of the trees for safety reasons. Please be patient and crews will allow you to pass once the tree is down.
View the trail advisory map.
Trail Work: January 24 - May 15, 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:
Friday, January 24, 2025 – Thursday, May 15, 2025
7am – 6 pm; Monday – Saturday
As this is a part of a construction area, trail users are advised to slow down, obey flaggers & signage and use caution while on this portion of the trail.
NO WORK ACTIVITIES
*President's Day (2/17)
View the trail advisory map.
