October 27, 2020

From the Delaware Canal State Park

TRAIL CLOSURE UPDATES 

TINICUM AQUEDUCT AREA (MILE 37):  The towpath and pedestrian bridge at the Tinicum Aqueduct is now REOPENED as of 9/25.

SCUDDER FALLS AREA (MILE 16):  The towpath may be closed intermittently in the area of I-95/I-295, Scudder Falls Bridge, through end of November 2020.  Signs will be posted on the trail during the closure periods.  Closures may occur between 7am-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.

YARDLEY AREA (MILE 14): [NEW]  Beginning Oct 13, the towpath will be closed in Yardley between the Mary Yardley footbridge and Sommer’s Camelback bridge, Monday through Friday 8am-4pm, while DCNR staff complete a towpath elevation project.  During the closure, heavy equipment will be actively working on the towpath making it unsafe for visitors to pass through.  Closure signs are posted at either end of the closure.  The towpath will be open on weekends.  This notice will be updated when the project is complete.