News Release

Cuyahoga Valley National Park to conduct emergency riverbank stabilization along railroad tracks

Cuyahoga River erodes the bank near railroad tracks

NPS

News Release Date: March 4, 2022

Contact: Pamela Barnes, 440-241-5857

BRECKSVILLE, Ohio – Due to significant erosion from the Cuyahoga River, an emergency riverbank stabilization is necessary in Brecksville near the Columbia Run picnic area. Out of an abundance of caution, the National Park Service and Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad have determined that train operations will be modified to avoid the area until the repairs are complete.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad excursions are available with an updated schedule. Visit cvsr.org for details.

The river is a dynamic system, and it is constantly changing.  Cuyahoga Valley National Park is committed to continually assessing track conditions, especially near the river, and maintaining the tracks for safe train operations.

Further schedule modifications or cancellations may be necessary.

CVNP encompasses 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. Managed by the National Park Service, CVNP combines cultural, historical, recreational, and natural resources in one setting. For more information, visit us at www.nps.gov/cuva on Facebook ,Twitter or Instagram, or call 440-717-3890.

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