Army Corps announces road closure at Francis E. Walter Dam

USACE Philadelphia District
Published Aug. 15, 2024
The Francis E. Walter Dam was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1961 and has prevented more than $220 million in flood damages. It also supports recreation in the Lehigh Valley with planned fishing and whitewater rafting water releases.

The Francis E. Walter Dam was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1961 and has prevented more than $220 million in flood damages. It also supports recreation in the Lehigh Valley with planned fishing and whitewater rafting water releases.

The roadway across the top of the Francis E. Walter Dam will be closed from 7:00am-3:00pm Monday thru Friday for maintenance work during August 21st thru September 10th, please utilize alternate routes to reach your destination during this time period.  Access to the lake from the Bear Creek and Route 940 entrances will be open for use, along with access to the Lehigh River and all picnic and recreational areas.


Contact
Dave Williams
David.B.Williams@usace.army.mil
or
Steve Rochette
Stephen.Rochette@usace.army.mil

Release no. 24-029