Section of Old Mine Road to close for major rehabilitation project in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL RECREATION AREA, N.J. — A 3.5-mile stretch of Old Mine Road in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will close to traffic beginning April 6 as part of a major federally funded rehabilitation project, officials said.
The closure will affect the roadway between Jager Road in Sandyston Township and Route 206 in Montague Township on the New Jersey side of the park and is expected to remain in place through the end of summer.
The project is funded through the Great American Outdoors Act and aims to improve safety and extend the lifespan of one of the region’s historic roadways.
According to the National Park Service, contractors will mill existing pavement, perform full-depth patch and base repairs, replace culverts, reconstruct shoulders and repaint roadway lines.
Officials said the improvements will address long-standing maintenance issues, including potholes and drainage concerns, while enhancing conditions for both motorists and bicyclists.
The temporary closure is intended to allow construction to be completed more quickly and safely for both workers and visitors.
A separate project funded through the same program is also planned for a six-mile section of Route 209 in Pennsylvania, where work will include roadway rehabilitation and landslide repairs. Additional details on that project are expected to be released once construction schedules are finalized.
More information about the Great American Outdoors Act and related infrastructure projects is available through the National Park Service.
