Woody’s Camelback Bridge is now the fifth of the six authentic camelback bridges to be restored. Randy did a masterful job! The work has been inspected and approved by the State engineers, and all that remains to be done is to stain the wood when it has aged a bit.

Final inspection day at Woody’s Camelback Bridge. From left to right – Randy Myer, contractor; Gene Gelfand, DCNR engineer and guardian of camelbacks; Bilal Baqai, DCNR engineer ; Josh Swartley, Delaware Canal State Park Manager.

CAT at work.

Contractor Randy Myer is determined to get the restoration of Woody’s Camelback Bridge done this winter.

What a summer! It’s been hot, hot, hot, but that hasn’t stopped the action along the Delaware Canal. As always, from sinkholes and sidewalks to wall repairs, pumps and low water levels, the Friends endeavor to meet the Canal’s challenges – in a multitude of ways. One major milestone is the nearly complete reconstruction of the Redfield Bridge just north of Centre Bridge.

The days of May were glorious along the Delaware Canal. In Easton, the abundant water being fed from the Lehigh River filled the Canal all the way south to the Virginia Forrest Recreation Area.