Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal – Middleport
May 15, 2023
Mariners are advised that the north span of the Middleport Guard Gate 16 over the Erie Canal in Orleans County will remain in the lowered position until further notice. Traffic must proceed through the south span.
The operational status of all guard gates can be found at http://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/boating/guardgates.aspx.
A chart showing the affected area can be found at http://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/nyscce07.jpg.
The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.
For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.