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New York State Canal Corporation

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal – Palmyra to Macedon

July 28, 2021

Mariners are advised that Erie Canal Lock E-29 (Palmyra) to Lock E-30 (Macedon) that was announced as closed in a previous Notice to Mariners will reopen to navigation on Thursday, July 29th at 7:00 am.

Boaters are also reminded that the navigation pool between Erie Canal Lock E-29 and Lock E-30 continues to operate at a reduced depth. Vessels requiring less than 7 feet of draft can navigate this section of the Erie Canal until further notice. This change is an increase of 2 feet over the previous reduced depth.

A chart showing the affected area can be found at https://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/nyscce20.jpg

Features along the western portion of the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at  https://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/navinfo/navinfo.aspx?waterway=eriewestern

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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