NYS Canal Corp. celebrates reopening of Erie Canalway Trail

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The NYS Canal Corporation celebrated the reopening of the Erie Canalway Trail in Rochester.

The trail underwent a $3.9M rehabilitation that included improvements over a four-mile stretch between Lyell Avenue and Mt. Hope Avenue.

The Canal Corporation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday morning to celebrate the reopening and rehabilitation of the trail.

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