The word, direct from Canal Corp: CANAL CLOSURE ERIE CANAL BETWEEN LOCKS E2 AND E22 The Erie Canal from Lock E-2 to Lock E-22 is closed due to high water and flows from heavy rainfall. For updates and information monitor 1-800-4CANAL4 and www.canals.ny.gov/index.shtml. 12:38:40PM 5/8/12 Fred Tug 44