GL: Erie Canal Closure

[fred]

The western Erie Canal will be closed tomorrow for a few days while they raise
the dredge sunk by vandals.  here's the word from Canal Corp:


						June 15, 2009



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 Tuesday, June 16, 2009.


The water level in this area will be lowered
						gradually by approximately five feet, between 10:00 PM
						tonight, June 15, 2009 and 6:00 AM Wednesday, June 17,
						2009.


Anyone concerned with the reduced depth should move
						their vessels to the east past Lock E-28B by 10:00 PM
						tonight. Contact the Lyons Section Canal Headquarters at
						315-946-6192, for assistance with mooring locations.


It is anticipated that this level will be lowered and
						closed to navigation for at least two days.


The Canal Corporation appreciates the public's
						patience.