The trail portion is now expected to be closed through March 29, 2024.
The Flat Rock Dam Betterment project is a multi-year ecological project restoring an eastern portion of the dam that will improve water quality and habitat in the Manayunk Canal and Schuylkill River.
Due to conditions at the site, work for the Flat Rock Dam Betterment project has been delayed. The concrete work that requires the trail’s closure has not been completed, and the trail closure will be extended through March 2024. The trail is now expected to reopen on March 30, 2024.
Learn more in our recent blog post about Flat Rock Dam.
 Detour Information
Informational closure signs are posted on both ends of the obstructed portion: one at the Manayunk Towpath at Leverington, and one at Shawmont Ave and Nixon St.
Pedestrians and bikers will be able to travel further on the SRT toward the worksite, but will meet a dead end at the Flat Rock Dam and will be required to turn around.
Cyclists and hikers should be advised that this detour route has some steep inclines and not all areas have bike lanes or sidewalks. Those using local streets to reconnect with the trail should follow local traffic regulations and proceed with caution.
Background on Flat Rock Dam
Currently underway through 2024, the Flat Rock Dam Betterment Project started in Fall 2022 to reconnect the Manayunk Canal with the Schuylkill River.
The historic Manayunk Canal was closed to navigation in the 1940s, and the flow of fresh moving water from the Schuylkill River has been cut off for decades. This project will help improve water quality for both residents and wildlife in the Manayunk Canal and Schuylkill River.
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