Canalway Trail to Re-Open in Ogden, Monroe County

The New York State Canal Corporation today announced re-opening of a one-mile section of Canalway Trail near Trimmer Road in the Town of Ogden, Monroe County. The trail was temporarily closed as a safety precaution while maintenance and repairs were performed on an adjacent Erie Canal embankment.

Canal Corporation Carmella R. Mantello said, "We truly appreciate the public's patience during this temporary closure. More and more residents and visitors are utilizing the Canalway Trail as a year-long resource and destination. We always seek to minimize any inconvenience to trail users due to ongoing maintenance or repair work."

Another short-term trail closure in planned in the spring when Canal Corporation crews complete the embankment repairs. The Canal Corporation will coordinate the work schedule and the notification process with the Town of Ogden.

-30-

The New York State Canal System is comprised of four historic waterways: The Erie, the Champlain, the Oswego and the Cayuga-Seneca canals. Spanning 524 miles across New York State, the waterway links the Hudson River, Lake Champlain, Lake Ontario, the Finger Lakes and the Niagara River with communities rich in history and culture.

For more information about vacation opportunities and events along the New York State Canal System, please call 1-800-4CANAL4 or visit www.canals.ny.gov. For information about boating safety and marine recreation in New York State, visit www.nysparks.com or call (518) 474-0445.

The New York State Canal Corporation is a subsidiary of the New York State Thruway Authority. Canal operating and maintenance activities are supported by Thruway toll revenues.

###