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New York State Canal Corporation

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal – Tribes Hill

October 1, 2023

Mariners are advised that Erie Canal Lock E-12 in Tribes Hill is closed to navigation due to an electrical issue until further notice. Crews are in route. Boaters should plan itineraries accordingly.

Updates will follow.

A chart covering the affected area can be found at

https://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786e34.png

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

The Canal system is scheduled to close to navigation at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. All vessel operators should plan their trips to ensure they exit the system by that time.

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 FacebookInstagramTwitter, or LinkedIn.

In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.