A section of the Mount Vernon Trail just north of Old Town will be closed for five to six weeks, starting this Friday.
During that time, contractors with the National Park Service and the Federal Highway Administration project will conduct shoreline embankment repair work. The project will shut down the trail between north of E. Abingdon Drive and 3rd Street, and trail users will be redirected to an alternate trail on E. Abingdon Drive.
“This work will ensure the safety, stability and longevity of the trail for all users,” the city wrote in an announcement.
“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,” according to NPS and FHA. “One northbound lane on East Abingdon Drive will remain open to motor vehicle traffic throughout the project.”
