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Delaware Canal Towpath Closure Lumberville Aqueduct Pedestrian Bridge

Delaware Canal Towpath Closure Lumberville Aqueduct Pedestrian Bridge

September 10, 2021

TOWPATH CLOSURE (Mile Post 31.11).

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.  

Delaware Canal Towpath Closures/Avoidances Due to TD Ida

Delaware Canal Towpath Closures/Avoidances Due to TD Ida

September 7, 2021

If you plan to use the towpath be sure to use extreme caution due to damages sustained from Hurricane Ida. It is highly advised that visitors avoid the section of towpath between Easton (MP 58.89) and Point Pleasant, Lock 14 (MP 32.3). There are downed trees and debris along the entire length of the towpath. The towpath is closed in the area of Upper Black Eddy (MP 43) due to a bank collapse and washout to the river.  Areas of SR 611 and River Road (RT 32) are washed out leaving areas inaccessible. The Day Use Recreation Areas at Theodore Roosevelt (MP 53.1) will remain closed due to ongoing cleanup efforts. Heed all signs for road and towpath closures. Traveling by car near the park may be difficult to navigate.

If you plan to go to Ralph Stover State Park this weekend, use caution on trails. There will be limited parking due to parking lot washouts.

 

Towpath Closure on June 8

Towpath Closure on June 8

June 7, 2021

Towpath Closure Tomorrow.
FRYS RUN AQUEDUCT TO MUELLERS GENERAL STORE (MILE 52.1 TO MILE 51.3 ): ON TUESDAY 6/8 The towpath will be CLOSED between Frys Run Aqueduct and Mueller’s General Store due to a required canal repair. Trail users should turn around at the closure and NOT attempt to get by it, as heavy equipment will be blocking the towpath during the repair. Repair is anticipated to be completed within one day.

Intermittent Towpath Closure at Scudder Falls Bridge Continues Through July

Intermittent Towpath Closure at Scudder Falls Bridge Continues Through July

Rendering of proposed replacement Scudder Falls I-95 bridge over the Delaware north of Trenton. (All photos courtesy of Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission)

June 24, 2020

SCUDDER FALLS AREA (MILE 16): The towpath may be closed intermittently in the area of I-95/I-295, Scudder Falls Bridge, intermittently through end of July 2020.  Closures may occur between 6am-5pm Monday through Friday; the trail will be open on weekends. The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) will be conducting work on the new bridge over the canal and towpath during these closures.  For additional information please visit the DRJTBC website at www.scudderfallsbridge.com or you can contact the toll-free info line at 855-495-7726.

Two Towpath Closures in Tinicum Township

Two Towpath Closures in Tinicum Township

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

From Devin Buzard, Delaware Canal State Park Manager –

We are anticipating an approximate 2 week (1 weekend) closure at the Uhlerstown Covered Bridge beginning May 11. This is for the bridge restoration crew, working for the County of Bucks, to safely work on the metal substructure.

In addition to Uhlerstown, it has come to my attention that towpath at the Tinicum Aqueduct has been fully closed for approximately 5 days, and it is anticipated that this closure with no detour will be in effect until the end of July.

This closure is required in order to sandblast and paint the metal structure of the aqueduct and foot bridge as well as to replace the decking and metal railing. This area presents a very high danger for injury or death to anyone attempting to enter the posted/restricted construction site. There is no safe detour for this closure and all towpath traffic must turn around.

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