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North End Riverwalk to Close for Levee Repairs

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The North End Riverwalk will close from Aug. 24 to Sept. 28 for levee repairs by Dike District 3 and the Army Corps of Engineers.

The closure affects the northern section of the Riverwalk, with a posted detour along Freeway Drive. Residents and visitors should avoid the area during the work period.

The City of Mount Vernon announced the closure in a public alert on Aug. 19, 2026.

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    The North End Riverwalk will close from Aug. 24 to Sept. 28β€œDike District 3 & the Army Corps of Engineers will be repairing our levee along the northern section of the Riverwalk from Aug 24-Sept 28. That section will be closed to accommodate construction, so please follow the posted detour along Freeway Drive.”
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    The closure is for levee repairs by Dike District 3 and the Army Corps of Engineersβ€œDike District 3 & the Army Corps of Engineers will be repairing our levee along the northern section of the Riverwalk from Aug 24-Sept 28.”
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    The closure affects the northern section of the Riverwalkβ€œDike District 3 & the Army Corps of Engineers will be repairing our levee along the northern section of the Riverwalk from Aug 24-Sept 28. That section will be closed to accommodate construction, so please follow the posted detour along Freeway Drive.”
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    There is a posted detour along Freeway Driveβ€œThat section will be closed to accommodate construction, so please follow the posted detour along Freeway Drive.”
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    Residents and visitors should avoid the area during the work periodNo usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.
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    The City of Mount Vernon announced the closure in a public alert on Aug. 19, 2026No usable supporting receipt β€” unverified.

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