LUMBERVILLE, PA — Visitors to Delaware Canal State Park can once again travel uninterrupted along major sections of the historic towpath after the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources completed more than $6 million in storm recovery projects damaged during Tropical Storm Ida.
What This Means for You
- Two major storm-damaged canal structures in Bucks County have been rebuilt and reopened.
- The repairs reconnect key portions of the Delaware Canal Towpath and regional trail network.
- State officials say the new designs are intended to better withstand future flooding and severe storms.
DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited the park Friday to highlight the completion of reconstruction work at the Lumberville Aqueduct and the High Falls Sub-Canal Culvert, two structures heavily damaged during Ida in 2021.
The projects restore connectivity along the 58.9-mile Delaware Canal Towpath, part of the larger D&L Trail network that stretches through eastern Pennsylvania. State officials said the work improves safety for visitors while strengthening the canal corridor against future storm damage.
“The Delaware Canal is a treasured historic and recreational corridor, and these investments help ensure it will be enjoyed for generations,” Dunn said. “Restoring and improving these structures strengthens resiliency, protects our heritage, and supports the outdoor experiences people love.”
Lumberville Aqueduct Rebuilt Without Center Pier
The larger of the two projects involved the Lumberville Aqueduct, where Tropical Storm Ida destroyed the structure’s center support pier after floodwaters from Paunacussing Creek surged toward the Delaware River…