Date: 4/22/24 2:00 pm From: Susan Treesh <sktreesh...> Subject: [JERSEYBI] Delaware Water Gap - Old Mine Road Closure through summer 2024
Jerseybirders, with May migration in sight, I wanted to pass on that a major section of Old Mine Road is closed through summer 2024 for repaving. The section closed is from the Worthington Forest line to Millbrook Village, that is, Miles 6-9. This includes Poxonoco Boat launch, Turtle Cove, and the Watergate Wetlands area (which is already closed for the final phase of its restoration).
This is a heavily birded route in spring, and could impact World Series of Birding plans as well. However, the northern half of Old Mine Road- which deserves more birding attention - is still open. For now. The alert advises that a couple of additional portions will be worked on from Miles 26.4 through 32.4 starting fall 2024 and going into 2025. Information is at https://www.nps.gov/dewa/learn/news/gaoa-old-mine-road-rehab-2024.htm.
Anyone with additional information or updates or corrections is welcome to post them here.
