Rome Waterways And Trails Advocacy Group

Lock E-21 Trail Closure for Winter Maintenance

By Rome Waterways & Trails —

Lock E-21 aerial view showing closure area
Lock E-21 closure area on the Erie Canalway Trail.

Effective Immediately: Lock E-21 Parking and Trail Closure

The New York State Canal Corporation has announced an immediate closure of parking areas and a portion of the Erie Canalway Trail near Lock E-21 in Rome, NY. The closure is in effect for important winter maintenance work on the lock infrastructure.

Closure Details

  • Location: Lock E-21, 7176 Lock Rd, Rome, NY 13440
  • What's Closed: Both north and south parking areas, and the north side of the trail in the immediate area
  • Reason: Lock E-21 winter maintenance including dewatering of the lock to rehabilitate underwater components

What You Need to Know

There is currently no detour available for this section of the trail. However, state officials are monitoring weather conditions and will work to establish a safe detour option as soon as possible. Check back for updates on when normal trail access will resume.

For more information about the Canalway Trail and to view the full trail map, visit the Cycle the Canalway Trail map.