Rain shuts down part of Erie Canal
In this Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 photo, boats leave Lock 7 on the Erie Canal in Niskayuna, N.Y.[AP Photo/Mike Groll]
The constant rain has forced a large section of the Erie Canal to shut down. The canal was closed to all traffic Monday morning from Lock E-2 in Waterford all the way to Lock E-19 in Frankfort due to high water and heavy rain.
The Canal Corporation says you can register for updates at through the “Notice to Mariners” program at www.canals.ny.gov.