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

NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM

NOTICE TO MARINERS 

Chart 14786

Champlain Canal

Reduced Bridge Clearances

May 6, 2008

Mariners are advised that, due to ongoing construction activities, the published normal-pool clearance of Bridge C-4A in Mechanicville of 24.39 feet will be reduced by 2 feet to 22.39 feet for the duration of the 2008 navigation season. Also due to construction activities, the published normal-pool clearance of Bridge C-23 in Fort Ann of 18.98 feet is restricted to the normal channel width of 75 feet. until further notice. Please use caution when transiting these areas.

For updates and information, mariners are advised to monitor 1-800-4CANAL4 and www.nyscanals.gov. Additionally, mariners may sign up for automatic e-mail and text message alerts through the new Canal TRANSalert service. This service is offered to notify mariners of major incidents and emergencies that may affect navigation on the New York State Canal System. To register for this service, please visit www.nyscanals.gov/tas/.

 


 

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Carmella R. Mantello
Director, New York State Canal Corporation

 

 


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

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