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 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.
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.
TOWPATH CLOSURE**(MP 9- 10)*-The towpath will be *closed at Bridge Street in Morrisville (MP 9-10) starting JUNE 20 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 *(MM 46.73)* –The towpath will be closed at the Lock 20 Narrowsville Vehicle Access (MM 46.73) starting Tuesday 5/1/23 until further notice. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY due to the replacement of the vehicular bridge. Trail users should turn around at the closure and NOT attempt to get by it.
TOWPATH CLOSURE*(Mile Post 44.27)*-The towpath will be closed at the High Falls Creek sub-canal culvert(MP 44.27) until further notice due to massive damage that occurred during tropical storm Ida. 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 new shared-use path and complex were unveiled on Thursday, November 16th. The path connects Lower Makefield on the Pennsylvania side with Ewing in New Jersey. The complex includes a 127-space park-n-ride lot located at the intersection of Taylorsville and Woodside roads in Lower Makefield as well as a comfort station housed in a restored stone structure that dates back to 1799. Bridge and trail ramp connections can accommodate pedestrians as well as cyclists and are ADA compliant. The new shared-use path improves access to the Delaware Canal towpath in Pennsylvania and the D & R Feeder Canal towpath in New Jersey, creating an additional loop trail for residents and visitors to enjoy. There are four overlook locations on the span to encourage all to take in the scenery. This project was funded by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission.
Joe Resta, Executive Director of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission
Upstream view of the Delaware River from the new Shared-Use Path
In the area of Lumberville, the towpath is CLOSED at the Lumberville Aqueduct Pedestrian Bridge. The purpose of this closure is for PUBLIC SAFETY and will be in effect until the crossing can be made safe. Trail users should turn around at the closure and NOT attempt to get by it. The aqueduct and associated pedestrian crossing sustained significant damages during Tropical Storm Ida to include the loss of a structural pier beneath the aqueduct.
