Temporary Closure of 3 Mile Section of Canalway Trail in Towns of Ridgeway & Gaines

ALBANY, NY (09/04/2009)(readMedia)-- The Canal Corporation today advised of the temporary closure of a three mile section of Canalway Trail from the Knowlesville Lift Bridge in the Town of Ridgeway, Orleans County, to the Eagle Harbor Lift Bridge in the Town of Gaines, Orleans County, beginning Wednesday, September 9, 2009, in order for embankment repairs to be made. The embankment repairs, being conducted by Canal Corporation forces, are expected to last approximately one week.

During this time, detour signs will be in place to alert the public of the temporary closure and to direct the public to utilize Knowlesville Road and Eagle Harbor-Knowlesville Road.

The repairs will entail Canal Corporation forces placing sheet piling in the embankment in order to help prevent seepage from the Canal into the surrounding area. The repairs will not have an impact on boat traffic.

The Canal Corporation appreciates the public's patience while the repairs are being made. The Canal Corporation will advise when the repairs are complete and the Canalway Trail reopens.

For more information regarding the Canal System, please visit www.nyscanals.gov or call 1-800-4CANAL-4.

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