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New York State Canal Corporation

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal – Orleans County

August 8, 2022

Mariners are advised that Erie Canal lift bridge inspections will be conducted on the following schedule:

  • Tuesday, August 9th and Wednesday, August 10th – Hulberton Road Lift Bridge (E- 191) in Hulberton.
  • Thursday, August 11th and Friday, August 12th – East Ave. Lift Bridge (E-187) in Holley.
  • Friday, August 12th – Knowlesville Lift Bridge (E-206) in Ridgeway and Prospect St. Lift Bridge (E-211) in Medina may experience delays in operation due to engineering activities.

Delays may occur due lift bridges remaining in the lowered position for an extended period during inspections.

A chart showing the affected area can be found at

https://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/nyscce08.jpg ,

https://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/nyscce09.jpg and

https://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/nyscce11.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

In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation Emergency Call Center at: (833) 538-1042.

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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