A geared turbofan engine is provided that includes a first rotor, a second rotor and a gear train that are arranged along an axis within a casing. The first rotor is connected to and driven by the second rotor through the gear train. The casing includes a nozzle, a bifurcation, a thrust reverser and a flowpath. The flowpath extends axially to the nozzle and circumferentially between opposing surfaces of the bifurcation.