The Official Word: Notice to Mariners: Canal System Update Mariners are advised that the Erie Canal between Lock E-2 (Waterford) and Lock E-8 (Scotia), and between Guard Gate 5 (Herkimer) and Oneida Lake (Sylvan Beach), will reopen to navigation at 8:00 am on Thursday, July 4, 2013. The Erie Canal between Lock E-8 (Scotia) and Lock E-11 (Amsterdam) will reopen as soon as flows recede and conditions allow, which is at this point projected to be early next week. The Erie Canal between Lock E-11 (Amsterdam) and Lock E-18 (Jacksonburg) will remain closed until further notice while repair efforts continue. Any additional rainfall may delay recovery efforts.