Breaking News & Updates
Towpath Closure in Williams Township
**TOWPATH CLOSURE** From the Authentic Camelback Bridge (MP 54.1) to Wy-Hit-Tuk Vehicle bridge (MP 56.5) – Williams Township of Northampton County– Towpath will be *closed*to all pedestrian traffic at this location starting March 18th until further notice due to construction. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY. Trail users should turn around at the closure and NOT attempt to get by it.
Towpath Closure in New Hope at River House
TOWPATH CLOSURE * NEW HOPE [River House @ Odette’s] (MP 24) –The Towpath is *closed* to all pedestrian traffic starting March 5 until further notice due to repairs storm damage. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY. Trail users should obey posted signage and NOT attempt to get by the closure.
Bowman’s Hill Area Towpath Closure
**TOWPATH CLOSURE**Bowman’s Hill Wastegate* – Upper Makefield Twp (MP 21.8)– Towpath will be *closed* to all pedestrian traffic at Bowman’s Hill Wastegate, starting February 27th until further notice, due to construction. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY. Trail users should turn around at the closure and should NOT attempt to get by it.
Upper Black Eddy Towpath Closure at the Canal Lane
**TOWPATH CLOSURE** Canal Ln. – Bridgeton Township (MP 43)– Towpath will be *closed* to all pedestrian traffic at Canal Ln. Starting February 22nd until further notice due to construction. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY. Trail users should turn around at the closure and NOT attempt to get by it.
Towpath Closure – Tinicum Township
**TOWPATH CLOSURE** Bridge 4 [Smithtown Bridge 4] Tinicum Township (MP 35.5)– Towpath will be*closed*to all pedestrian traffic at Bridge 4 Ln. Starting October 25th until further notice due to construction. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY. Trail users should turn around at the closure and NOT attempt to get by it.
Bridge Closure – Williams Township
**Bridge Closure** Canal Road North bridge, Williams Township (MP 53.7) – will be closed to all traffic starting October 20th until further notice due to construction. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC*SAFETY* due to construction related activity.
Towpath Closure – Tinicum Township
**TOWPATH CLOSURE** Bridge 3 [Smithtown Bridge 3] Tinicum Township (MP 35) – Towpath will be *closed* to all pedestrian traffic at Bridge 3 Ln. starting October 23rd until further notice due to construction. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY. Trail users should turn around at the closure and NOT attempt to get by it.
Towpath Advisory – Effective October 13, 2023
Delaware Canal State Park is planning a maintenance drawdown of the canal beginning on October 13th, 2023. The canal will be de-watered
in multiple sections of the park to perform debris removal associated with the 7/15 storm event.
Work associated with this drawdown will take place from New Hope through Upper Makefield Township at multiple locations. The canal will be dewatered from New Hope though Bristol and rolling trail closures can be expected. Once complete, water will be re-introduced.
For more information on towpath conditions, please visit the DCSP Website.
https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/DelawareCanalStatePark/Pages/default.aspx
Towpath Closure in Washington Crossing starting Monday 9/25
TOWPATH CLOSURE**(MP17.3)*-The towpath will be *closed at Amber Beech Kennels on Taylorsville Road in Washington Crossing (MP 17.3) starting September 25 until further notice due to construction. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY due to construction activity. Trail users should turn around at the closure and NOT attempt to get by it.
Towpath Closure – Northampton County
September 6, 2023
TOWPATH ADVISORY/CLOSURE – *NORTHAMPTON COUNTY*(MP 58.90- 56.57; MP 53- 52)* – Starting September 6th, 2023, the towpath in areas of Northampton County from Easton Terminus to the North end of Wy Hit Tuk park, and from a point south of Theodore Roosevelt Recreation Area to Fry’s Run, will be closed to conduct trail repairs from a 2020 flooding event. Towpath users are advised to turn around due to PUBLIC SAFETY if the towpath is closed. Water levels will be lowered to accommodate the work. PLEASE be mindful of all barricades and fencing.