Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal – Frankfort/Whitesboro
July 18, 2021
Mariners are advised that high water levels of the Erie Canal have reduced the vertical clearance of bridges over the Erie Canal between Erie Canal Lock E-19 in Frankfort and Lock E-20 in Whitesboro over the Erie Canal below the governing 21’. The controlling height is currently approximately 20.2’ at Railroad Bridge (E-46) over the Erie Canal in Marcy.
Boaters should proceed with caution and verify overhead clearances at bridges before proceeding.
Updates will follow.
These bridges can be found at
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Bridge heights are listed at http://www.canals.ny.gov/boating/bridgeheights.html
Features along the eastern portion of the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at http://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/navinfo/navinfo.aspx?waterway=erieeastern.
The Canal Corporation urges all users to register to receive updates through the "Notice to Mariners" notification program at www.canals.ny.gov.
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