NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM

Erie and Cayuga-Seneca Canals
Update and Extended Hours

October 25, 2006
1:15 p.m.

Mariners are advised that the Erie Canal from Lock E-17 in Little Falls to Lock E-22 in New London has reopened. Please be aware that some buoys may be off station.

The Erie Canal from Lock E-24 in Baldwinsville to Lock E-27 in Lyons remains closed, as does Lock C/S-1 on the Cayuga-Seneca Canal.

Mariners are also advised that the hours of operation of the Canal System will be extended by two hours to facilitate mariners who have been delayed. Effective today, the operating hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until further notice. Mariners should inform lock operators of their intended itinerary with respect to time and destination.

Mariners are advised that in the areas of the New York State Canal System that are open for navigation, high water levels persist. Mariners should verify bridge clearances prior to transiting these areas and pay close attention to their wakes.

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

Carmella R. Mantello Director, New York State Canal Corporation