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Monday, September 5, 2011

UPDATE: CHAMPLAIN CANAL HAS REOPENED TO ALL VESSELS.

TRANSalert@canals.ny.gov
show details 10:04 AM (22 minutes ago)
UPDATE: CHAMPLAIN CANAL HAS REOPENED TO ALL VESSELS. THE ERIE CANAL LOCK E2 TO E19 WILL REMAIN CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Mariners are advised that the Champlain Canal has reopened to all vessels, and the Erie Canal between Locks E-19(Frankfort) and E-2 (Waterford),will remain closed to all vessels until further notice. Hurricane Irene caused record flooding in the Mohawk River and the Canal Corporation is currently assessing damage to several structures.  Updates will be provided once the full extent of damage and what efforts are necessary to reopen are determined.  Updates regarding the reopening status of the Erie Canal will not be available until next week at the earliest.

For updates and information monitor 1-800-4CANAL4 and www.canals.ny.gov.
10:04:21AM 9/5/11

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