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ALERT
NEW YORK STATE CANAL SYSTEM NOTICE TO MARINERS

Mariners are advised, due to high water and excessive flows caused by recent weather events and continued melt of snow pack, the New York State Canal System is not anticipated to open as scheduled on May 1, 2011. Additional notices will be issued as segments of the system are expected to open.

For updates and information monitor 1-800-4CANAL4 and www.canals.ny.gov.

Updated Sunday 05/01 at 09:26 PM
2011 Notices to Mariners
To avoid any unnecessary inconvenience or delays, mariners seeking passage through a Canal Corporation lock are advised to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled closing time. More information....

The TENATIVE hours of operation for
the 2011 Navigation Season are as follows:
May 1 to May 25 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
May 26 to September 7 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
September 8 to November 15 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please note: The dates of operation and hours are dependent upon weather.

For notification of major incidents and emergencies that may affect navigation on the New York State Canal System sign up for Canal TRANSalert.

Notices to Mariners provide the latest information about Canal openings/closures, water levels, construction and other elements affecting navigation on the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca Canals. When necessary, the Canal Corporation issues several Notices to Mariners daily. Notices to Mariners are only posted on the website Monday through Friday during regular business hours. For the most up-to-date information on the Canal water conditions, please call 1-800-4CANAL4 and press option 3.

Click on the link below for more information.

April 29, 2011 -- Mariners are advised, the Erie Canal west of West Guard Lock (Rochester) will open at 7 am on Sunday, May 1, 2011 for navigation
April 27, 2011 -- Canal System Closed