Lock at intersection of canal and Chemung river completed and brought into use. 1848 Chapter 218 Canal to be built from junction with Catherine creek to Seneca lake. Canal to lake completed, pursuant to chapter 218-1848. Chapter 346 Two bridges to be built at Elmira. 1854 Chapter 227 Junction canal to be connected with Chemung.
Contracts let to keep canal in repair for five years.
1857 Chapter 175 Bridge to be built at Horseheads. June, A series of freshets badly damage canal. Chapter 211 Locks, when rebuilt, to be size of Erie canal. Contracts let for repairing old locks. Chemung and Junction canals connected.