Last November, fencing went up around the old aqueduct abutment along the towpath. This was a replacement for flimsier fencing that had previously blocked access to the abutment. Although much sturdier than its predecessor, the new fence has already been breached.
There is no question that people want to be able to access the abutment. When access is open, it’s a popular spot for (mostly) young people to hang out (and typically consume various substances). But it’s really quite dangerous. Multiple people have died here over the recent past. Further, bottles are often thrown off the abutment to the Capital Crescent Below, which is not acceptable either. Thus, regrettably, the fence is necessary.
But clearly someone disagrees. As you can see above, a section of the fence has been ripped off its moorings, allowing access once again. I personally only noticed this last week and it was still torn down as of yesterday.
In the short term, the fence needs to be repaired. But longer term, I wonder if a better design would be possible that could allow people to access the view without allowing for falls or broken glass. Anyone have any suggestions?
The Georgetown Metropolitan 
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