Lake Champlain
November 6, 2009
Mariners are
advised that the New York State Department of
Transportation has deemed the Lake Champlain Bridge,
also known as the Crown Point Bridge, unstable and has
stopped all traffic on the bridge. Significant
deterioration of the concrete piers supporting the
bridge as well as deterioration of the bridge itself has
undermined the structure’s stability. Until repairs
have been made, mariners are advised to use extreme
caution when transiting or operating in the vicinity of
the bridge. For additional information, contact the New
York State hotline available Monday through Friday, 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. at: 1-888-769-7243.
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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