PennDOT Temporarily Closes Delaware River as Skinners Falls Bridge Demolition Looms

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a temporary closure of the Delaware River to all river traffic in Wayne County due to the upcoming demolition of the historic Skinner’s Falls Bridge and the installation of a causeway. The specific date for the demolition will be announced in the coming weeks.In preparation for this work, signage and exclusion buoys will be installed at the Cochecton-Damascus Bridge to alert river users of the closure. An official signed portage will reroute watercraft to the Narrowsburg Boat Launch. Due to active construction, no portage will be allowed in the immediate vicinity of the bridge.This phase of the Aids to Navigation (ATON) plan is expected to remain in place for approximately two months.PennDOT encourages all river users to plan accordingly and exercise caution in the area. Additional updates, including the confirmed start date for the demolition, will be provided as they become available.For more information and future announcements, visit [www.penndot.pa.gov](http://www.penndot.pa.gov).