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A popular segment of the Mount Vernon Trail will close Friday as federal contractors begin shoreline embankment repairs just north of Old Town, officials said.
Beginning March 6, contractors working for the National Park Service and the Federal Highway Administration will shut down the trail between East Abingdon Drive and 3rd Street for an estimated five to six weeks.
The closure is needed to repair the trail's shoreline embankment and ensure the path's long-term safety and stability, officials said.
Trail users will be directed to an alternate route along East Abingdon Drive during the repair period. To accommodate the expected increase in pedestrian and cyclist traffic, contractors will block the road's easternmost lane for two-way cycling between Slaters Lane and the railroad tracks. One northbound lane will remain open to motor vehicle traffic throughout the project.
The National Park Service and the Federal Highway Administration are leading the project. Residents with questions or concerns may contact the George Washington Memorial Parkway superintendent at gwmp_superintendent@nps.gov.
The full notice from the City
Temporary Trail Closure on the Mt Vernon Trail and Lane Closure on East Abingdon Drive Begins March 6
Beginning Friday, March 6, contractors for the National Park Service and the Federal Highway Administration will begin shoreline embankment repair work on the Mt. Vernon Trail just north of Old Town. As a result, this section of the trail (shown below) will be closed between north of East Abingdon Drive and 3rd Street for approximately 5-6 weeks. This work will ensure the safety, stability and longevity of the trail for all users.
During this time, trail users will be detoured to the “alternate” Mt. Vernon Trail along East Abingdon Drive. Because this will increase pedestrian and cyclist traffic along East Abingdon Drive, contractors will temporarily block the eastern-most lane for two-way cycle traffic between Slaters Lane and the railroad tracks. One northbound lane on East Abingdon Drive will remain open to motor vehicle traffic throughout the project.
This message was sent as a courtesy for the National Park Service and the Federal Highway Administration, who are leading this project. For questions or comments, please contact the GWMP Superintendent (NPS) at gwmp_superintendent@nps.gov.
