New York State Canal Corporation, TDD/TTY 1-800-253-5244

NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM

NOTICE TO MARINERS 

October 9, 2005

Chart 14786

Champlain Canal

Mariners are advised that the Champlain Canal is closed to vessel traffic from Lock C-1 in Waterford to Lock C-4 in Stillwater due to high water. Lock C-12 in Whitehall has also closed to vessel traffic. These sections of the Canal will re-open as soon as conditions are safe for navigation.

Mariners should expect increased current and debris along other parts of the Champlain Canal, and some sections of the Erie Canal between Utica and Waterford.

Updates and changes in canal status will be posted in subsequent notices.

For updates and information, mariners are advised to monitor 1-800-4CANAL4 and www.canals.state.ny.us.

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  Lawrence J. Frame, P.E.
  Director, Office of Canal
  Maintenance & Operations

 

 


OFFICE OF CANALS MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS Phone # (518) 436-3055 Fax # (518) 471-5023
Carmella R. Mantello, Director

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