Mariners are advised that the Erie Canal between Lock
E-29 in Palmyra and Lock E-28B in Newark will close at
7:00 AM on Monday, July 6, 2009.
The water level in this area will be lowered gradually
by approximately five feet, beginning at 10:00 PM
Sunday, July 5, 2009.
Anyone concerned with the reduced depth should move
their vessels to the east past Lock E-28B by 10:00 PM
Sunday. Contact 585-233-1217, for assistance with
mooring locations.
It is anticipated that this level will be lowered and
closed to navigation for several days.
The Canal Corporation appreciates the public’s patience.
For updates and information on Canal conditions please
call 1-800-4CANAL4 or visit
www.nyscanals.gov. Additionally, mariners
may sign up for automatic e-mail and text message alerts
through the 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 |
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