Harpers Ferry Council gives update on footbridge repairs, Rock Slide project By Jessica Wilt jmanuel@journal-news.net Jun 9, 2020 HARPERS FERRY — During Monday’s Harpers Ferry Town Council meeting, mayor Wayne Bishop gave updates on several projects in the area, including the footbridge repairs and the U.S. 340 Rock Slide project. “The National Park Service is committed to finding a solution to restore access across the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park,” acting National Capital Area Director Lisa Mendelson-Ielmini said. “We know the local communities and visitors to the park rely on the footbridge daily, and we are eager to have it back in place.” “I would imagine we can figure out a way together how to get people safely across the bridge,” Councilmember Jay Premack said. Greg Phillips HARPERS FERRY — The National Park Service (NPS) is working to understand the full extent of the damage and the options to repair the Goodloe E. Byron Memorial Pedestrian Walkway (footbridge) across the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry. High 73F. “There is good news moving forward there,” Mayor Wayne Bishop said. Visitors will be unable to cross between Harpers Ferry and C&O Canal via the towpath.
The NPS is considering options for a shuttle service that would transport hikers and visitors around the footbridge closure until repairs can be completed.

Harpers Ferry, WV Visitors will be unable to cross between Harpers Ferry and C&O Canal via the towpath.

Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Work Begins to Repair AT Footbridge at Harpers Ferry; Completion Expected Late July Repairs to the Appalachian Trail footbridge across the Potomac River at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, are expected to be completed by the end of July, the National Park Service said on May 20. Hikers should check with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy for updates about the trail. Background Fog developing late. Although funding for the repairs has not yet been determined, the NPS has damage assessment and restoration authorities that allow the NPS to seek damages for injured resources. • In regard to the appointment needed for an unexpired term on the Parks and Recreation Commission, one applicant showed interest. National Park Service Superintendent Tyrone Brandyburg echoed the mayor’s comments after meeting with entities involved earlier Monday, indicating an official press release would be coming from NPS as soon as some final details were finalized. PO Box 65 During Monday night’s Harpers Ferry Town Council meeting, it was noted that work on the footbridge could begin as early as next week. Liz McCormick is WVPB's Eastern Panhandle and education reporter/producer.

Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. While the timeline for re-opening the bridge is unknown, the NPS understands the importance of access to the footbridge for hikers and visitors to Harpers Ferry NHP, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal NHP, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

The derailment affected access to parts of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Chesapeake & Ohio National Historical Park, and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The footbridge in Harpers Ferry, connecting West Virginia to the Maryland shoreline across the Potomac River, was damaged when several train cars derailed in December 2019. 25425. Planning efforts to repair the footbridge are underway. The pedestrian footbridge remains closed, according to the National Park Service.

Providing safe access for visitors and preserving the historic resources of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (NHP) are top priorities.

He said that there has been a decline in citations because of the lack of traffic because of the virus outbreak. Nearly 300,000 people visited Harpers Ferry National Historical Park last year, the Washington Post reported. Winds light and variable.. HARPERS FERRY — Since the train derailment in December 2019 in Harpers Ferry, the footbridge that connects lower town to the Maryland Heights area and part of the C&O Canal has been closed. Counties May Allow In-Person Schooling This Week, Justice Responds To Del. “The company that is going to perform the work has come in to apply for their local business license. Low 59F.

The footbridge is part of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

During Monday night’s Harpers Ferry Town Council meeting, it was noted that work on the footbridge could begin as early as next week.
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The force made six assists and wrote 23 citations. The council agreed to send a letter encouraging her to volunteer as possible due to the applicant’s impressive experience and desire to serve. A CSX train derailment on Dec. 21, 2019 damaged about a …

The National Park Service said the derailment closed access to some parts of Harpers Ferry National Historic Park and the Chesapeake & Ohio National Historic Park.

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