3 May 2024

Army Corps announces lane closure plan for Reedy Point Bridge repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced lane closures will be enacted along the Reedy Point Bridge in New Castle County, DE. Lane closures will begin on/about May 28th and last through mid-August as part of ongoing repair work to the bridge.

30 Apr 2024

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commemorates 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is today commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program.

22 Apr 2024

USACE celebrates completion of maintenance hangar at Dover Air Force Base

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District joined elected officials and Dover Air Force Base officials on April 15 for a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the completion of an aircraft maintenance hangar.

5 Apr 2024

Spring Service Day at Blue Marsh Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Blue Marsh Lake will be hosting a Spring Service Day at Blue Marsh Lake in partnership with the Penn State Alumni Association Berks County Chapter on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

2 Apr 2024

Army Corps to host public meeting on upcoming Indian River Inlet repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District will host a public meeting regarding upcoming repairs and construction at the Indian River Inlet in Sussex County, Delaware. The meeting will be held April 12 from 11:00-12:30 at the Hyatt Dewey Place (1301 Coastal Hwy, Dewey Beach, DE 19971). The meeting will focus on upcoming repair work of a bulkhead along the north shoreline and sand tightening work along the south jetty. USACE has awarded a contract for this work to Agate Construction Co., Inc. of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. Work is estimated to begin later in the month.

15 Feb 2024

USACE to host open house to share info on Draft Blue Marsh Lake Master Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host an open house on Feb. 29, 2024, to share details on a draft revision of the Blue Marsh Lake Master Plan. The open house will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Berks County Agricultural Center, 1238 County Welfare Road, Leesport, PA 19533.

22 Jan 2024

Army Corps shares update on Indian River Inlet repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District awarded a contract to Agate Construction Co., Inc. of Egg Harbor Township, N.J. for $5.3 million to repair a portion of bulkhead and to sand-tighten a portion of the south jetty at Indian River Inlet in Sussex County, DE. Work is anticipated to begin in Spring 2024.

18 Jan 2024

USACE team members participate in knowledge sharing mission in Africa

This past October, two USACE hydraulic engineers traveled to Africa to share knowledge and expertise on flooding related issues.

4 Dec 2023

Army Corps contractor to begin repairs at mouth of Point Pleasant Canal

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District announced bulkhead repair work will begin this month at the mouth of the Point Pleasant Canal in Ocean County, N.J.

31 Oct 2023

Army Corps to co-host Delaware County open house for Eastwick Flood Risk Management Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will co-host an open house/public meeting on November 9, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at Academy Park High School located at 300 Calcon Hook Rd, Sharon Hill, PA 19079, regarding the ongoing Eastwick Flood Risk Management Study.