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The C&O Canal Trust is the official non-profit partner of the C&O Canal National Historical Park and works in partnership with the National Park Service to protect, restore, and promote the canal. The Trust seeks to ensure the Park’s  natural, historical, and recreational potential is fully realized.

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Temporary Closure of Sycamore Island Pedestrian Bridge

DateTuesday, August 30, 2011 at 3:45PM

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park News Release
Release Date: August 30, 2011
Contact:  Peggie Gaul, 301-739-6072
                
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Announces Temporary Closure of Sycamore Island Pedestrian Bridge.


CABIN JOHN, MD – Beginning Tuesday, September 6, the National Park Service will temporarily close the Sycamore Island Bridge for repairs.   The pedestrian bridge which crosses the C&O Canal provides access from MacArthur Boulevard to Sycamore Island.  Repairs are expected to take approximately one month and will include deck replacement, structural maintenance and painting.  The steel truss bridge dates back to the early 1900’s.
    

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