Current ProjectsGeorgetown, DC and Montgomery County, MD (Mile 0-42)Georgetown Construction ProjectsLearn about all of the upcoming projects in the Georgetown section of C&O Canal NHP.Repairs to Fletchers Cove Access RoadDuring a 2019 flash flood rainfall event, the existing stormwater drainage system was overcome, causing damage to National Park Service infrastructure. This project will repair stormwater drainage features (swales, pipes, drainage channels, and underdrain systems), stabilize bridges and roadways supporting traffic along the access road to the lower Fletchers Cove Parking Lot, and repave damaged road surfaces.Learn more about the project on our Repairs to Fletchers Cove Access Road project page. Stabilize Drylaid Stone Wall at Mile Marker 11 (Log Wall)The park plans to stabilize an approximately 1,015 linear foot long historic drylaid stone wall, which varies in height up to 35 feet tall. The project’s main goals include maintaining the “Towpath Continuity” of the 184.5-mile-long primary trail system in the park; restoring the flow of water within the canal prism; reducing risks to adjacent infrastructure; and performing stabilization (reduction of sediment load) of some limited reaches of the tributaries emptying into the canal within the project area. Rehabilitation of Levels 20, 21, & 22The project is located between milepost 14.3 (Lock 20) and milepost 22.1 (Lock 23 & Inlet Lock 2). The primary objective of the sediment and debris removal is to improve the hydraulic connectivity of the canal along this reach, referred to as levels 20, 21, and 22. Frederick and Washington County, MD (Mile 42-136)Repairs to Level 33 Dry-Laid Stone WallThe park plans to reconstruct a historic dry-laid stone wall on Level 33 of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal just across the Potomac River from Harpers Ferry, WV. This wall is located approximately at Mile Marker 61.5 on the C&O Canal and directly supports public traffic on Harpers Ferry Road. The wall is showing significant signs of instability and stone loss, causing distress on the supported public roadway. Replacement of Culvert 82 BridgeThe park plans to replace the bridge over the remnants of Culvert 82 (mile 51.51) at Little Catoctin Creek. The previous bridge was washed out during a flash flood event in May 2018 . A temporary low water crossing bridge was installed by the National Park Service (NPS) in 2019. This temporary bridge will remain open as the detour route for the duration of this project. At the conclusion of the project, the temporary bridge will be removed. Allegany County, MD (Mile 136-184.5)Towpath Resurfacing ProjectVisitors will see towpath resurfacing taking place throughout the park over the course of five to ten years. These improvements will create a smoother, safer visit for the park's nearly 5 million annual visitors. For more information and current work areas, please visit our Towpath Resurfacing Project page.Replace Edwards Ferry, Dargan, & Fifteen Mile Creek BridgesThe park plans to replace three public vehicle bridges at Edwards Ferry Boat Ramp (mile 30.8), Dargan Bend Recreation Area (mile 64.9), and Fifteen Mile Creek Campground (mile 140.8). Both bridges at Dargan Bend and Fifteen Mile Creek show signs of deterioration and have reached the end of their service life. As a reminder, users should abide by any posted load restrictions when crossing any bridges in the park. At Edwards Ferry, the temporary bridge, previously installed as an interim repair measure, will be removed and replaced with a permanent structure during this project. Recently CompletedPaw Paw Tunnel Rock Scaling and Pinning ProjectComplete!Learn more about the project on aur Paw Paw Tunnel Rock Scaling and Pinning Project page. Reconstruct/Stabilize Historic Stone Wall & Towpath McMahons Mill to Lock 42Complete! Replacement of Pedestrian Bridge at Seneca Creek AqueductComplete! Learn more about the project on our Replacement of Pedestrian Bridge at Seneca Creek Aqueduct project page. |
Last updated: November 29, 2023