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Towpath Closure – New Hope

**Towpath Closure** Waterworks Condos, New Hope (MP 23.8) – The towpath is scheduled to be *closed* to all pedestrian traffic on November 27th & 28th 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.  The towpath will be open outside of normal business hours.

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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.

Tagged in: Smithtown, Tinicum, Towpath, towpath closure

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. 

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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.

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Towpath and Bridge Advisory – Durham Twp.

**Towpath and Bridge Advisory** Island Rd. (Trauger’s Bridge) Durham Township (MP 48) – Test boring will be conducted at this location on October 23rd and 24th. The Towpath and Bridge will remain open, but users should use caution and be aware for potential short-term closures. Advisory will be removed on the 25th.

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Bridge and Towpath Advisory – New Hope

**BRIDGE ADVISORY** Upper Union Mills Bridge (MP 23.8) in New Hope will incur short-term closures due to construction. The towpath trail will remain open, however trail users must use caution and be aware of the short term closures. This advisory is posted until further notice.

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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

Tagged in: Canal dewatering, canal construction, canal drawdown, towpath closure, towpath repair

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.

Tagged in: Towpath, Washington Crossing, bridges, towpath closure

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.

Tagged in: Closures, Easton, Fry's Run Aqueduct, Theodore Roosevelt Recreation Area, Wy-Hit-Tuk Park, towpath closure

Towpath Closure – New Hope

BRIDGE CLOSURE * NEW HOPE [River House @ Odette’s] (MP 24) – The bridge over the inlet gate is *closed* to all pedestrian traffic starting JULY 28 until further notice due to storm damage. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY. Trail users should use the alternate gravel route around the hotel and NOT attempt to get by the closure.

 

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