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  • April

    Army Corps announces temporary Snyder's Run Boat Launch Area closure

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, will temporarily close Snyder’s Run Boat Launch and the road leading to the top of the Raystown Dam from April 21st, 2025 – April 25th, 2025 to complete road surface repairs and paving work in these recreation areas.

  • March

    Upcoming Closures For Paving Projects At Blue Marsh Lake

    LEESPORT, PA (28 MARCH 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District has announced various areas will be closed for public access due to paving and construction activities involved with the rehabilitation of park roadways.

  • December

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces Disc Golf Course closure ahead of Annual Wheelin’ Hunt

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District and The National Wild Turkey Federation, Terrace Mountain Chapter will be hosting the 23rd Annual Chris Bowser Wheelin’ Sportsmen Hunt, Saturday, Dec.14, 2024, at the Seven Points Recreation Area. During this time, the Raystown Lake Disc Golf Course and Allegrippis Trail system will be closed. Those visiting the Seven Points Recreation Area on this day are asked to wear orange and be aware of their surroundings.

  • September

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce temporary Snyder’s Run Boat Launch Area closure

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, will close Snyder’s Run Boat Launch from September 30th, 2024 - October 13th, 2024 to complete repairs to the launch ramp approach area.

  • August

    HOP BROOK LAKE ACCESS TO RECREATION AREA CLOSED

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced that the recreation area at Hop

  • July

    Swim Beach Closed at Blue Marsh Lake

    Swimming at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area of Blue Marsh Lake is currently restricted due to high bacteria levels. Water sample results obtained from testing on Thursday, July 18th indicated high levels of e-coli bacteria.  The swim beach will remain closed until bacteria levels return to a safe level for public use. This restriction applies only to the designated swim area.  Picnicking, boating, and other activities across the lake are not currently restricted.

  • Swim Beach Closed at Blue Marsh Lake

    Swimming at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area of Blue Marsh Lake is currently restricted due to high bacteria levels. Water sample results obtained from testing over the weekend indicated high levels of e-coli bacteria.  The swim beach will remain closed until bacteria levels return to a safe level for public use. This restriction applies to designated swim area.  Picnicking, boating, and other activities are not currently restricted. Visitors that choose to enter the water for activities in other areas of the lake are reminded that the water is not tested, and that swimming at Blue Marsh Lake is at one’s own risk. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

  • New England District’s Hop Brook Lake beach closed due to water bacteria levels

     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that the swimming area at

  • March

    St. Georges Bridge (Delaware Route 13) is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. The bridge was originally constructed in 1941.

    Army Corps to conduct repairs on St. Georges Bridge; bridge to remain closed to traffic for 18 months

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District is reminding motorists, bicyclists, and nearby residents that a major repair project will commence in April at the St. Georges Bridge along the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal in New Castle County, Delaware. During construction, the bridge will remain closed to all traffic for approximately 18 months. St. Georges Bridge will close to all traffic starting on April 4, 2023. 

  • January

    St. Georges Bridge (Delaware Route 13) is owned and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District. The bridge was originally constructed in 1941.

    Army Corps to conduct repairs on St. Georges Bridge; bridge to remain closed to traffic for 18 months

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced a major repair project will commence in early April at the St. Georges Bridge along the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal in New Castle County, Delaware. During construction, the bridge will remain closed to all traffic for approximately 18 months.

  • June

    North Hartland Lake beach and boat ramp to close August 15 for construction work

     The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that the beach and boat ramp

  • March

    Blue Marsh Lake Day Use Area to be Closed for Paving Project

    Due to paving and construction activities involved with the rehabilitation of park roadways, the Dry Brooks Day Use Area will be closed for public access. This includes all facilities within the Day Use Area including the swim beach, pavilions, the Eyes of the Eagle Sensory Trail, and bathroom buildings. The closure will take place starting April 01, 2021 through May 28, 2021.

  • Army Corps to close recreation sites across Pennsylvania, southern New York, Maryland, West Virginia in response to COVID-19

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has closed or delayed the opening of Corps-owned and managed recreation sites effective immediately and lasting indefinitely due to the concern for public health and safety of its employees and the visiting public during the COVID-19 pandemic. The closures pertain to visitor centers, beaches, special events, volunteer activities, public meetings, interpretive programs and other public gatherings.

  • October

    Army Corps, Park Service to host public meeting on flood risk, District of Columbia Levee System

    Officials say though probability is low, if the District of Columbia Levee System is overtopped with flood water and breaks, it could result in loss of life, billions of dollars in damages and major disruption to the national government. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and National Park Service are hosting a public meeting Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Westminster Presbyterian Church (400 I Street SW) to share information on flood risks, preparedness measures and evacuation procedures to people who live, work or spend any time behind the levee system near the National Mall.

  • January

    Waterfield, Craney closed Jan. 9

    The Waterfield Building and Craney Island facilities are closed Monday, Jan. 9.

  • December

    Motorists travel over the Deep Creek Bridge in Chesapeake, Virginia, which spans the Dismal Swamp Canal on February 9, 2016. $22 million in federal money is identified in the USACE work plan and president's FY 17 budget to go towards replacing the 80 year-old draw bridge. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

    Corps schedules 15-minute closures at Deep Creek Bridge Wednesday

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close the Deep Creek Bridge to traffic for 15 minute intervals Wednesday, Dec. 14, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

  • July

    Motorists travel over the Deep Creek Bridge in Chesapeake, Virginia, which spans the Dismal Swamp Canal on February 9, 2016. $22 million in federal money is identified in the USACE work plan and president's FY 17 budget to go towards replacing the 80 year-old draw bridge. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

    Norfolk District schedules 30-minute closure at Deep Creek Bridge Wednesday

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close the Deep Creek Bridge here to traffic early Wednesday morning, July 27, 2016 from 5:30 to 6 a.m. During that time, contractors will replace a portion of the wood bridge railing that was damaged by a vehicle.

  • June

    The North Landing Bridge spans the Atlantic Coastal Waterway between Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. The 65 year old dual span swing bridge was hit by a barge in the early morning hours of March 1, 2016.

    Corps further restricts North Landing Bridge openings

    The North Landing Bridge will operate under additional restricted bridge openings after being hit for the second time this year.
  • The North Landing Bridge spans the Atlantic Coastal Waterway between Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. The 65 year old dual span swing bridge was hit by a barge in the early morning hours of March 1, 2016.

    Corps further restricts North Landing Bridge openings

    The North Landing Bridge over the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal will operate under additional restricted bridge openings after being hit for the second time this year.

  • September

    The North Landing Bridge spans the Atlantic Coastal Waterway between Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. The 65 year old dual span swing bridge was hit by a barge in the early morning hours of March 1, 2016.

    North Landing Bridge closed for emergency repairs

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close the North Landing Bridge on Route 165 for emergency repairs beginning at 9 a.m. today. The bridge will be closed to vehicular and marine traffic as engineers perform the repairs, which are expected to be complete before 5 p.m. today.

  • January

    Inclement weather closes Waterfield Building

    Due to incoming inclement weather and travel conditions, the Waterfield Building is closed today as of 2:00 p.m. Additionally, Norfolk District is on a two-hour delay tomorrow, and liberal telework is authorized for employees.