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New York State Canal Corporation

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal – Scotia

August 19, 2021

Mariners are advised that Erie Canal Lock E-8 (Scotia) is closed to westbound vessel traffic due to high water levels from recent heavy rainfall. Lock E-8 remains open to vessels traveling to the east.

Updates will follow.

A map showing the affected areas can be found at https://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786e37r.png

Features along the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at http://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/navinfo/navinfo.aspx?waterway=erieeastern

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