NW-C-4772-26

Lock 5 East closed to navigation in Welland Canal (Thorold vicinity)

No longer in forceReceived 12 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 12 Nov 2026, 10:12 UTC

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NW-C-4772-26 Date 2026-11-12 06:53 UTC Status Published Title Lock Closed Areas Welland Canal Vicinity Thorold Categories Lock Closed Description Lock 5 East closed to marine navigation. Position Centroid : 43° 08.027'N 079° 11.535'W Pt 1: 43° 08.106'N 079° 11.539'W Pt 2: 43° 08.106'N 079° 11.519'W Pt 3: 43° 07.950'N 079° 11.530'W Pt 4: 43° 07.950'N 079° 11.551'W Charts 2042(NAD83)

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Lock 5 East on the Welland Canal (vicinity of Thorold) is closed to marine navigation. Message published 2026-11-12 06:53 UTC. No reopening time or further details are given. Mariners should not attempt to transit the lock and should make alternative arrangements or contact local authorities.

Type: Port / channel notice · severity moderate
Location: Welland Canal, vicinity Thorold
Validity: From 12 Nov 2026, 06:53 UTC
Date 2026-11-12 06:53 UTC
Hazards: lock closed

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