9 Apr 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, announces Spillway Maintenance Project at the Cowanesque Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, which oversees operations of the Cowanesque Lake Project, located in Tioga County, Penn. and lies on the Cowanesque River near Lawrenceville, Penn. is set to begin a construction project to enhance the spillway infrastructure at Cowanesque Dam. The spillway is a feature of the dam that was constructed in the late 1970s as an emergency overflow discharge for the lake, which runs approximately 1,200 linear feet. Since its construction, the spillway has never seen flow.

8 Oct 2024

Army Corps of Engineers announces extended closure to Snyder’s Run Boat Launch

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced that the construction project at the Snyder’s Run Boat Launch has extended the closure of the Snyder’s Run Boat Launch until Saturday, October 19th, 2024.

29 Aug 2024

USACE updates road status at Francis E. Walter Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District announced that the roadway across the top of the Francis E. Walter Dam has re-opened to vehicular traffic following the completion of maintenance work. It’s important to note that the park access road is not designed as a through road. Federal law prohibits vehicles with a gross vehicle weight above 32,000 pounds (16 tons) from traveling across the dam. Vehicles with a gross vehicle weight above 32,000 pounds should find an alternate route.

30 Aug 2023

USACE announces Bourne Bridge maintenance work, lane closures to begin September 18

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that critical maintenance

7 Nov 2022

Blue Marsh Lake presents national Corps award to Berks Area Mountain Biking Association

On October 27, 2022 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Philadelphia District presented the Corps Excellence in Partnerships Award to Berks Area Mountain Biking Association (BAMBA) for their exemplary partnership work benefitting Blue Marsh Lake.

8 Mar 2019

New England District begins dredging of Plymouth Harbor Federal Navigation Project

Vessels wanting to enter Plymouth waters, as dredging to remove shoals from the Plymouth Harbor federal navigation project in Massachusetts is currently underway and on schedule.

8 Mar 2019

Cape Cod Canal bridge repair work by New England District: Travel lane restrictions planned for Bourne Bridge starting in late March or early April

CONCORD, Mass. – Replacement of damaged roadway joints on the Bourne Bridge spanning the Cape Cod

22 Feb 2019

Philly District to make repairs on Chesapeake City Bridge

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District announced repair work on the Chesapeake City Bridge will begin late March 2019 and is expected to be completed by late June 2019.  

14 Feb 2019

New England District Bourne Bridge Maintenance Work Planned For Spring 2019

CONCORD, Mass. – Replacement of damaged roadway joints on the Bourne Bridge spanning the Cape Cod

8 Jan 2019

Repair work to St. Georges Bridge nears completion

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District and its contractor Freyssinet, Inc. continue to make repairs to the St. Georges Bridge. Work includes replacement of 45 floor beam covers and more than 7,000 bolts and rivets on the underside of the structure, and replacement of all deck joint strip seals. Work is expected to be completed around the end of January.

3 Oct 2018

Corps of Engineers, MassDOT announce cooperation agreement memorandum and new Bourne Bridge maintenance schedule

The New England District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that scheduled maintenance on the Bourne Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal is being shifted to the spring season next year.

27 Apr 2018

Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, community partner to find way forward for Neabsco Creek

The Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers met April 26 with staff from federal and state congressional offices, local marina owners and the Prince William County Board of Supervisors to discuss the future of Neabsco Creek, following navigational concerns. The meeting was part of an on-going effort amongst federal, state, and community partners to address the safety, commercial and recreational interests in Neabsco Creek.

2 Jun 2015

Great Bridge Lock scheduled maintenance causes limited closures to navigation

The Great Bridge Lock in Chesapeake, Virginia, will temporarily close to navigation during specified hours for scheduled maintenance June 9-10, 15-19 and 22-25.

11 May 2015

Lake Drummond Reservation access curtailed due to scheduled maintenance

The Lake Drummond Reservation on the Dismal Swamp Canal, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Chesapeake, Virginia, will limit public visitation beginning today due to scheduled maintenance.

2 Apr 2014

North Landing Bridge reopens after two-day repairs

The North Landing Bridge in Chesapeake, Va. reopened this afternoon after maintenance crews replaced electrical cables at the bridge.

28 Mar 2014

North Landing Bridge to temporarily close

The North Landing Bridge in Chesapeake, Va. will close to navigation from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 2.

2 Oct 2013

Raystown Lake announces access roads openings, hunting stand rules

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake will open select access roads to accommodate various upcoming hunting seasons. Unannounced closures of gated roads are possible due to weather, road conditions or special activities such as logging operations.

2 Oct 2013

Army Corps’ schedules maintenance drawdown at Raystown Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake plans to conduct a drawdown of Raystown Lake beginning October 15 for scheduled maintenance repairs. The actual start and end dates of the drawdown could change pending weather and lake conditions.