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Current Canalway Trail Alerts
Alerts for Canal Corporation-operated trail segments. View alerts for segments owned by others.
SAFETY ADVISORY: INSPECTION OF LOCK 17 STAIRWAY IN LITTLE FALLS IS UNDERWAY
Public Access to the Lock is Restricted
The New York State Canal Corporation has closed the Erie Canal Lock E-17 access staircase in Little Fall temporary for a structural evaluation. During this time foot access between the Erie Canalway Trail and Steeley Street will not be available.
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.
