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Dam 5 Parking Lot Closure and Towpath Detour to Begin
May 17, 2024 · Source: National Park Service
Effective Dates: Week of May 20, 2024, through Fall 2025 (weather dependent) Affected Area: Mile 106 through 106.8 of the towpath, including the parking lot at Dam 5 Reason: Rehabilitation of the left abutment of the historic Potomac Dam No. 5
Read the official NPS sourceWhat Travelers Need to Know
Check the affected roads, trails or facilities and the dates in the official notice. Plan an alternate route or activity if your itinerary uses the affected area.
Dates and operating conditions can change after publication. Check the park’s official visitor information for your travel date.
Traveler guidance by State & Nation Staff Writer.