Canal Corporation

November 2016

• November 16 - Slight delays possible through the end of the navigation season due to seasonal staffing changes
• November 14 - Closing Schedule - 2016 Navigation Season
• November 14 - Waterford Harbor services (elec, water, restrooms) end Thu, 11/17; floating docks remain thru Sun 11/20
• November 9 - Oneida Lake buoys to be removed for the season and replaced w/ice-resistant spars starting Mon, 11/14
• November 9 - Potable water system off for the remainder of the season at Whitehall Harbor on the Champlain Canal
• November 8 - Width restriction cancelled at Erie Canal Lock E19, Frankfort
• November 7 - Width restriction, 22 ft beam maximum thru Erie Canal Lock E19, Frankfort, due to an inoperable gate
• November 5 - Champlain Canal navigation pool between Lock C9 & C11 that had been temporarily closed has now reopened
• November 4 - Cayuga Lake buoys are to be removed for the season and replaced with ice-resistant spars Monday, 11/7
• November 4 - Canal section temporary closure: Champlain Canal between Lock C9 Smiths Basin and Lock C11 Comstock

October 2016

• October 31 - Bridge repair/rehab: Lock 6 Road (Bridge C-11) over Champlain Canal, Ft Miller; now thru end of year
• October 31 - Short term closure; Green Island Lift Bridge over the Hudson River in Troy, Wed, Nov 2 10am-2pm
• October 28 - Channel obstruction: Erie Canal below Lock E2 Waterford; tree reported in channel headed downstream
• October 28 - Oswego Canal has reopened, effective immediately. The entire NYS Canal System is open to navigation
• October 21 - Canal section closure: Oswego Canal, due to high water levels and flows
• October 19 - Obstruction reported; 1 ft diameter tree in navigation channel near Genesee River Crossing, Rochester
• October 17 - Cayuga Lake drawdown to commence Mon, Oct 24; and to gradually drop approx 1 ft to 382.5 by Mon, Nov 7
• October 14 - Bridge repair/rehab: Rte 149 (Bridge C-21) over Champlain Canal; possible brief delays thru end of 2016
• October 14 - Channel width reduction: Cayuga-Seneca Canal; Watkins Glen to Montour Falls; due to dredging equipment
• October 7 - Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E7 Vischer Ferry until 2pm today
• October 4 - Channel obstruction reported: Erie Canal mile 337 in North Tonawanda
• October 2 - Paddling Regatta: Cayuga-Seneca Canal between Seneca Falls and Waterloo, today, 10/2 at 11am
• October 2 - Rowing Regatta: Erie Canal between Lock E7 Vischer Ferry and Lock Lock E8 Scotia, all day today, 10/2

September 2016

• September 29 - Downed overhead cable in channel; Erie Canal between markers G645 & R646; near Bridge E-96, Lyons
• September 28 - Troy Federal Lock now reopened to all vessel traffic
• September 28 - Temporary closure; Troy Federal Lock; until further notice
• September 23 - Large group high speed power boat event to occur on Oneida Lake; Sat, Sept 24th 10am-5pm
• September 23 - Erie Canal westbound traffic to attach to port side in Lock E7 Vischer Ferry thru rest of 2016
• September 23 - Dredging on Erie Canal near St Johnsville Marina; offloading near Guard Gate 3; Slight delays possible
• September 23 - Channel Closure; Hudson River at Tappan Zee Bridge (Hudson River mile 27) until 4:30pm today
• September 19 - Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close Wed, Sept 20th from 8:00am to 9:30am for maintenance
• September 14 - Possible delays due to maintenance, Erie Canal, Waterford Flight, Thurs, Sept 15th
• September 13 - Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Lock 33 Rochester. The entire NYS Canal System is open to navigation
• September 13 - Short term closure: Erie Canal; Lock E33 Rochester
• September 9 - Extended lock hours; Champlain Canal C1; Sat, 9/10 til 11pm for Tug Roundup firework spectator vessels
• September 9 - Champlain Canal northbound traffic to attach to port side in Lock C3 Mechanicville thru rest of 2016
• September 7 - Extended Lock hours; Erie Canal Waterford Flight; until 8pm Fri, Sept 9th & Sat, Sept 10th
• September 7 - Large group kayaking event to occur on the Champlain Canal through Locks C4-C2 Saturday, September 10th
• September 7 - Bridge inspection: Erie Canal, Sylvan Beach to Fonda, Mon 9/12 thru Tues 9/20
• September 7 - Slight reduction in depth: Erie Canal between Lock E7 Vischer Ferry and Lock Lock E8 Scotia today, 9/7
• September 7 - Autumn hours (7am-5pm) for Lock & Lift Bridge operation begin Thurs 9/9 and will continue thru 11/20
• September 6 - Bridge washing: Erie Canal; Lyons-Mar Road (E-96) to Marshall Rd (E-212) thru end of navigation season
• September 6 - Bridge inspection: Erie Canal, Middleport to Tonawanda; now through the end of the navigation season
• September 6 - Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close Wed, Sept 7th from 8:00am to 9:30am for maintenance
• September 6 - Waterford Harbor docks restricted to Tugboat Roundup participants from Thu, 9/8 10am to Mon, 9/12 9am

August 2016

• August 31 - Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close Thurs, Sept 1st from 8:00am to 9:30am for maintenance
• August 30 - Sylvan Beach wall east of Main St (Bridge E-63) limited to Replica Rendezvous participants Wed, 8/31
• August 26 - Jetski races to occur in Watkins Glen on Seneca Lake east of navigation channel on Sat 8/27 & Sun 8/28
• August 25 - Canal section reopened: Oswego Canal Lock O7 Oswego. The entire NYS Canal System is open to navigation
• August 25 - Canal section reopened: Erie Canal, greater Holley area (miles 279-287)
• August 25 - Short term canal closure: Oswego Canal Lock O7 Oswego, due to a power outage
• August 25 - Short term canal closure: Erie Canal, greater Holley area (miles 279-287)
• August 24 - Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Waterford Flight, Locks E2-E6; will likely reopen within an hour
• August 23 - Minor delays due to maintenance may be experienced tomorrow, Wed. Aug 24th; Erie Canal Locks E2-E6
• August 22 - Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close today, Aug 22nd from 9:30am to 11:00am for maintenance
• August 21 - Erie Canal Park Ave Lift Bridge, Brockport in full up position during repairs. All vessels may pass
• August 21 - Erie Canal - Park Avenue Bridge closed, Brockport
• August 19 - Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo temporarily closed for maintenance; to reopen within the hour
• August 18 - Van Cleef Lake along the Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Seneca Falls within fireworks display zone on Fri, Aug 19
• August 17 - Canal section reopened: Erie Canal Lock E20 Whitesboro
• August 17 - Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E20 Whitesboro; until further notice
• August 15 - Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close today, Aug 15th from 10:00am to 11:00am for maintenance
• August 12 - Canal section projected to reopen tomorrow (8/13) morning: Erie Canal Lock E34/35 Lockport
• August 12 - Buoy back on station; Champlain Canal Buoy G "141" between Locks C4 Stillwater & C5 Northumberland
• August 11 - Channel obstruction: Erie Canal, 1/4 mile east of Sylvan Beach, tree in the water
• August 11 - Bridge repair/rehab: Walworth Road over Erie Canal (Bridge E-119) west of Lock E29 Palmyra
• August 11 - Buoy reported off station: Champlain Canal Buoy G "141" between Locks C4 Stillwater & C5 Northumberland
• August 11 - Channel encroachment: Erie/Cayuga-Seneca Canals Jct west channel. Mariners are to use eastern channel
• August 11 - Kayak/Canoe/SUP Regatta: Oswego Canal south of Lock O5 between Minetto Park & buoy R120A; Sat, Aug 13th
• August 11 - Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Locks E34-35 Lockport, until further notice
• August 10 - Bridge inspection activities; Erie Canal, Clyde to Middleport; throughout this navigation season & next
• August 9 - Channel obstruction removed: Large tree that was in the Erie Canal near buoy G "111" in Schenectady
• August 8 - Substantial delays for pleasure vessels using the Welland Canal in Ontario, Canada
• August 8 - Channel obstruction: Erie Canal near buoy G "111" in Schenectady; large tree in the water
• August 6 - Canal section reopened: Erie Canal between Locks E-11 & E-12
• August 5 - Canal section to reopen: Erie Canal between Locks E-11 & E-12; tomorrow morning, Saturday, August 6th
• August 5 - Channel encroachment: Erie Canal, Rome; Waterski Show; Sat, Aug 6th @3&7PM. Vessels are to wait to pass
• August 5 - Kayak/Canoe/SUP Regatta: Oswego Canal, downstream of Lock O3 to Oswego; Sat, Aug 6th
• August 5 - Champlain Canal buoy G "77" that was missing has now been replaced
• August 3 - Erie Canal section between Locks E11 & E12 that was closed on 8/1 is projected to reopen this weekend
• August 3 - Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close Thurs, Aug 4th from 7:30am to 10:00am for maintenance
• August 1 - Canal section closure: Erie Canal between Lock E11 Amsterdam & E12 Tribes Hill, until further notice
• August 1 - Reduced depth: Erie Canal between Lock E11 Amsterdam and Lock E12 Tribes Hill; 2-3 ft below normal

July 2016

• July 30 - Lighted buoy G "205" on the Champlain Canal that had been reported extinguished has been repaired
• July 29 - Supplemental uncharted navigation buoy R42AA has been added on the Champlain Canal between R42 & R42A
• July 28 - Champlain Canal Buoy R "36" has been returned to its charted location; G "35A" added across the channel
• July 28 - On-demand lockage at Erie Canal Lock E34/35 Lockport will resume @10:15am today
• July 27 - Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished: G "205" on the Champlain Canal between Lock C6 & C7
• July 27 - Buoy reported off station: Champlain Canal R "36" between Lock C1 Waterford and Lock C2 Mechanicville
• July 25 - Lighted Aid to Navigation repaired: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Cayuga Lake Spur Buoy R "34"
• July 25 - Lift Bridge back in operation: Main Street (E-182) over Erie Canal, Brockport
• July 24 - Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Cayuga Lake Spur Buoy R "34"
• July 24 - Erie Canal Lock 32 Pittsford back in operation
• July 24 - Lock E-32 temporarily closed to all vessel traffic
• July 24 - Main Street Lift Bridge in Brockport temporarily out of service
• July 22 - Habitat construction work, Champlain Canal, between Locks C2 & C3
• July 22 - Placement of herbicide in Erie Canal between Ellicott Creek & Bear Ridge Road Bridge (E-242) 7/26-7/29
• July 22 - Extended Hours for Oswego Canal Locks O5 thru O8, July 28-31 to accommodate Oswego Harborfest traffic
• July 22 - Lift Bridge back in operation: Main Street (E-182) over Erie Canal, Brockport
• July 22 - Lift Bridge temporarily our of service: Main Street (E-182) over Erie Canal, Brockport
• July 21 - North span of Erie Canal Guard Gate 4, Little Falls is now raised. Traffic may proceed thru both spans
• July 21 - Channel encroachment: Erie Canal, Sylvan Beach; vessel recovery operation; east end of terminal wall
• July 16 - Canal section reopened; Erie Canal Lock C3 Mechanicville
• July 16 - Canal section closure; Erie Canal Lock C3 Mechanicville; until further notice
• July 15 - Habitat construction work, Champlain Canal, between Locks C1 & C3
• July 15 - Canal section to reopen: Erie Canal, Waterford from Lock E2 thru Guard Gate 2; at 1:00pm today
• July 14 - Reduced depth: Oswego Canal between Lock O6 & O7, Oswego, July 18-20. Water level to drop 3 ft
• July 13 - Cayuga-Seneca Canal Lock CS4 Waterloo to close Thurs, July 14th from 7:30am to 10:00am for maintenance
• July 12 - Champlain Canal Lock C4 Stillwater has been reopened to traffic
• July 12 - Short term canal closure: Champlain Canal Lock C4 Stillwater. Until further notice
• July 11 - Short term canal closure: Erie Canal, Waterford from Lock E2 thru Guard Gate 2; Fri, July 15th
• July 11 - Hinckley Reservoir Update
• July 6 - Lock hours extended until 11pm for festival & fireworks; Champlain Canal Lock C12 Whitehall; Sat July 9
• July 6 - Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Cayuga Lake Inlet, Ithaca
• July 6 - Channel obstruction: Erie Canal, hanging underneath Bridge E-160 (abandoned railroad) in Rochester
• July 6 - Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished, Cayuga Lake Fl "123" near Long Pt, has been restored
• July 5 - Lighted Aid to Navigation reported extinguished: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Cayuga Lake Fl "123" near Long Pt
• July 2 - Canal section reopened; Erie Canal, Brockport to Middleport; effective immediately
• July 1 - Width restriction cancelled at Erie Canal Lock E19, Frankfort
• July 1 - Width restriction, 22 ft beam maximum thru Erie Canal Lock E19, Frankfort, due to an inoperable gate

June 2016

• June 30 - Large, unpowered float to transit between Lock C1 & Erie/Champlain Canals Jct. Sun, July 3rd afternoon
• June 30 - Width restriction cancelled at Erie Canal Lock E19, Frankfort
• June 29 - Erie Canal in Scotia within fireworks display zone on Fri, July 1st; Extended hours at lock E7
• June 29 - Short term canal closure: Champlain Canal Lock C9; Thurs, June 30 10am-2pm, due to channel maintenance
• June 29 - Width restriction, 22 ft beam maximum thru Erie Canal Lock E19, Frankfort, due to an inoperable gate
• June 29 - Bridge Maintenance Concluded: Union St Lift Bridge (E-174) Spencerport; bridge now fully operational
• June 28 - Short term canal closure: Erie Canal Lock E30 Macedon; Today, June 28, noon-4pm, for marine operation
• June 28 - Waterford Harbor docks restricted to Steamboat Meet participants from Thurs, 6/30 8am to Sun, 7/3 1pm
• June 24 - Canal section closure update: Erie Canal between Brockport & Middleport Guard Gates; Sunday, 6/26 6pm
• June 24 - Canal section closure update: Erie Canal between Brockport & Middleport Guard Gates; Sunday, 6/26 6pm
• June 24 - Habitat construction work, Champlain Canal, between Locks C2 & C3
• June 24 - Obstruction removal operation near Lock E21 SE approach wall & G661 on the Erie Canal has concluded
• June 24 - Divers in the water, Erie Canal, near Lock E21 SE approach wall & G661, obstruction removal operation
• June 18 - Channel Obstruction Reported east of Lock E-21
• June 17 - Canal section closure: Erie Canal between Brockport and Middleport Guard Gates; Monday, June 27th
• June 13 - North span of both Holley & Albion Guard Gates to remain in the lowered position until further notice
• June 11 - Width restriction cancelled at Erie Canal Lock E19, Frankfort
• June 10 - NYPA reopens Hinckley Dam boat launch
• June 10 - Width restriction, 22 ft beam maximum thru Erie Canal Lock E19, Frankfort, due to an inoperable gate
• June 9 - Lift Bridge repair: Union St (E-174) over Erie Canal, Spencerport 6/28-29 0800-1430; Passage restricted
• June 9 - Lighted Aid to Navigation, Cayuga Lake Fl R "142" near Sheldrake Pt, to be reconstructed week of 6/13
• June 8 - Channel width reduction: Erie Canal near Sylvan Beach breakwater, marked w/auxiliary red & green buoys
• June 7 - Lift bridge operable again; E-182 Main St over Erie Canal, Brockport
• June 7 - Lift bridge temporarily out of service; E-182 Main St over Erie Canal, Brockport
• June 3 - NYPA to temporarily close Hinckley Dam boat launch today

May 2016

• May 27 - Regatta: Erie Canal, Pittsford, from Cartersville Guard Gate to Monroe Ave (Bridge E-140), May 28-29
• May 26 - Summer hours for Lock and Lift Bridge operation have begun today and will continue thru September 7th
• May 25 - Hinckley Reservoir Update
• May 25 - Diving operation on the Erie Canal has concluded. Slight delays due to ongoing dredging may still occur
• May 25 - Diving operation has moved from Ft Ann on Champlain Canal to Crescent on Erie Canal 5/25. Expect delays
• May 24 - Divers assisting with marine operations; Champlain Canal, Fort Ann, Wed 5/25. Expect up to 1 hour delay
• May 17 - Occasional delays expected: Erie Canal immediately west of Guard Gate 2, due to dredging
• May 17 - Lighted Aid to Navigation (green) reported extinguished near the Seneca Lake Outlet is now operational
• May 15 - Lighted Aid to Navigation (green) reported extinguished: Cayuga-Seneca Canal, near Seneca Lake Outlet
• May 11 - Navigation light characteristic restored: Cayuga Lake Fl R "142" near Sheldrake Point
• May 10 - Bridge Replacement: Route 146 (Bridge E-8) over Erie Canal/Mohawk River Mon, May 16 thru end of season
• May 10 - Navigation light characteristic change: Cayuga Lake Fl R "142" near Sheldrake Point temporarily white

April 2016

• April 28 - Dam hazard delineator adjacent to Lock C3 Mechanicville not yet installed; to be placed on Fri, May 6
• April 27 - Water level changes: Erie Canal between Locks E6 & E8, May 9-13; due to flashboard installation @dams
• April 27 - Bridge removal: E Henrietta Rd/SR 15A (E-145) over Erie Canal, Rochester; now thru end of nav season
• April 27 - The NYS Canal System is now open for the 2016 navigation season to all vessel traffic
• April 26 - Auxiliary navigation buoys have been placed on the Erie Canal to guide vessels through deepest water
• April 26 - Bridge washing; various bridges over Erie Canal in Lockport & Tonawanda; now thru end of nav season
• April 26 - North span of Guard Gate #4 (Little Falls) to remain in the lowered position until further notice
• April 26 - North span of Middleport Guard Gate to remain in the lowered position until further notice
• April 26 - Bridge repair/rehab: Main St (E-233) over Erie Canal, in the City of Lockport
• April 26 - Rip-rap placed in channel to stabilize walls: Erie Canal, Brockport & Lockport; channel width reduced
• April 26 - Commercial Mariners are reminded to acquire their permits prior to entering the NYS Canal System
• April 22 - New York State Canal System opening is now Wednesday, April 27 @7am
• April 14 - New York State Canal System scheduled to open Sunday, May 1st at 7am for the 2016 navigation season

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