Weekday Towpath Closures Sept-Oct

PARK ADVISORY: Temporary Multiuse Path Closure in Princeton/Kingston Area. Due to a resurfacing project funded through the Recreational Trails Program, a section of the D&R Canal State Park multiuse path will be closed to all use Mondays through Thursdays from Sept. 21 through Oct. 16. The closure will extend between the Kingston Lock/Bridge Tender House off Route 27 in Mercer County and the Millstone Aqueduct in Plainsboro, Middlesex County. The multiuse path will remain open to the public on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the closure period. Visitors are asked to plan accordingly and use caution around the work area. For questions, contact the park office at 609-924-5705 or email dandrcanal@dep.nj.gov.

https://dep.nj.gov/parksandforests/state-park/dr-canal-state-park/

The State Park has announced trail closures south of the Kingston Lock, Monday through Thursdays from Sept 21 to Oct 16. The lock itself is open, and the “Berm Path” on the east side of the canal can be used for walking or bicycling.

This does not change weekend access.

Map shows the towpath from Kingston to the Plainsboro Aqueduct in red, meaning it is to be closed.
State Park Map shows “Trail Closure Area” from Kingston Bridge& Locktender’s House to Millstone Aqueduct.

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