The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a safety advisory for the Delaware River, announcing the closure of the river and all its access points within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The decision comes in response to rising water levels in the river, which have led to safety concerns. The closure will be in effect from May 9-11, or until the water levels recede below 15 feet at the Montague, NJ gauge.
The NPS has been monitoring the situation closely and decided to take this step as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety. The rising water levels pose a significant risk to visitors, making it unsafe for recreational activities such as boating, swimming, and fishing.
Visitors are urged to stay informed about the situation by visiting the NPS website for updates. The NPS will continue to monitor the water levels and will reopen the river and its access points as soon as it is safe to do so. The agency thanked the public for their understanding and cooperation during this temporary closure.