Friends of the Delaware Canal
145 South Main Street
New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: 215.862.2021
Michael Ginder, Executive Director
September 4, 2015
The replacement of the Cuttalossa Culvert is finished, and the towpath has been reopened!
The towpath bank collapse north of Wy-Hit-Tuk Park is repaired. The towpath is open and the Lehigh River gate has been opened to refill the Canal gradually.
The High Falls Creek Culvert project is back in gear, and the materials to sleeve the full length of the culvert are on order.
Good News on Three ProjectsAugust 26, 2015
Bi-State Construction is expected to begin repairing the towpath bank collapse north of Wy-Hit-Tuk Park in Easton tomorrow.
The Cuttalossa Culvert replacement project is nearly finished.
The engineering consultant has determined that sleeving the entire length of the High Falls Creek culvert will serve as a permanent repair. This is very good news because the project can move forward quickly rather than waiting for a new structure to be designed, funded and bid.
Towpath Section Closed After Bank Collapse, Water Level to DropAugust 21, 2015
Today’s update on the towpath bank collapse in Easton: The collapse is located approximately one mile north of Wy-Hit-Tuk Park. The opening is approximately 10 feet wide and extends from the Canal water line toward the River wall about 12 feet.
The Park has CLOSED THE TOWPATH FROM THE FORKS OF THE DELAWARE IN EASTON TO WY-HIT-TUK PARK. To prevent further erosion, the gate at the Lehigh River will be closed and the water level in the Canal will drop.
The Park will be on alert for stranded fish and other aquatic life. If you see any creatures in distress, please send out an alert. Everyone is seeking a solution. The Canal isn’t catching any breaks so far this year.
Six-Foot Diameter Hole Develops North of I-78August 20, 2015
This afternoon, the Park Manager reported that a six-foot diameter hole has developed in the Canal and two-thirds of the way across the towpath north of I-78 in Easton. A course of action is being determined. The water level in the north will drop.
High Falls Culvert Awaits Report, Cuttalossa Culvert Replacement Going WellAugust 6, 2015
Several repair options for the High Falls Creek culvert collapse in Upper Black Eddy were developed by the contractor. The task of evaluating these options was assigned to an outside engineering consultant. Borings and surveying needed to be done and have been completed. The consultant is in the final stages of developing a hydraulics report, which is expected to be done by mid-August. The results of the report will show the way forward. In terms of rewatering the Canal sooner rather than later, repair with long-term results is the much preferred outcome.
The replacement of the Cuttalossa Creek culvert is now going well and should be completed in September.
Park Manager Reports Delay in Culvert RepairJune 18, 2015
From Rick Dalton, Park Manager –
While removing the silt/rocks from the culvert it was discovered that the remaining section of the culvert is not intact. Yesterday it was discovered that a few of the large stones are missing and there is some bulging exhibited. It was beneficial that we added the removal of the debris to the project and were able to access and inspect the rest of the culvert. It could have possibly collapsed when backfill would have been placed over it.
The plan is to expose as much of the remainder of the culvert and extend the area to be covered by the steel plates. This includes additional excavation, extending the concrete footers and ordering additional plates. The contractor was instructed to provide an estimate for the additional work and additional funding needs to be secured. The lead time on the plates is four to six weeks so the trail connection and water flow will be delayed.
This delay is certainly not good news but I wanted keep you informed.
Update on High Falls Creek CulvertMay 28, 2015
The metal arch for the culvert at High Falls Creek in Upper Black Eddy is due to arrive any day now. Meanwhile, Bi-State Construction is bringing in a “rock vac” to remove about four feet of accumulated stone from the bottom of the remaining two old culvert sections.
Cuttalossa Creek Culvert Being ReplacedMay 20, 2015
Work is underway on the replacement of the Cuttalossa Creek culvert south of Lumberville.
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