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| | Niagara Falls, Ontario, Niagara Falls, New York, Niagara Region & Niagara Frontier Travel In-Town Attractions: About ... |
 | | In 1841, the canal (the "Second Welland Canal") was widened and deepened to handle the new and larger steamboats on the Great Lakes, with locks 150 feet (45 m) long, 26 feet (8m) wide, and a dept of 9 ft (2.7m). |
 | | The Thirds Welland Canal bypassed 12 Mile Creek and Port Dalhousie, taking a more direct path down the Escarpment, with lock that were 270 ft (82m) 45 ftt (13.7m) wide and 14 ft (4.3 m) deep. |
 | | In the early 1970's the route was straightened between Port Robinson (NE of Welland) and Port Colborne, not only eliminating several curves but bypassed the City of Welland and eliminated bridges, by using tunnels for cross-trafic by road or rail. |
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