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National Park Service to begin $12.7 million project on historic C&O Canal in Georgetown
March 4, 2024 · Source: National Park Service
The National Park Service (NPS) will carry out a large-scale $12.7 million preservation and rehabilitation project on the historic C&O Canal in Georgetown to protect key parts of our country’s early transportation history and reduce the risk of flooding during storms and high-water events. The project is expected to start mid-March and is anticipated to continue through Winter 2026, weather dependent. Construction activities will likely require intermittent towpath detours in Georgetown.
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.