City leaders gathered at Bryan Park on Wednesday, Aug. 28 to break ground on Richmond’s section of the 43-mile Fall Line Trail.
The shared-use trail will go through seven localities from Ashland to Petersburg. Henrico and Hanover have already broken ground on their sections.
The Central Virginia Transportation Authority contributed to the funding for the city’s portion of the trail, which will stretch 13 miles and include three trailheads with restrooms, picnic areas, and water fountains.
The groundbreaking included remarks from several local leaders, including representatives from Parks and Recreation and Public Works as well as Councilmember Andreas Addison and Mayor Levar Stoney.
Many speakers stressed the increased accessibility and opportunities which will go along with the regional project.
“Along this trail you will see an amazing amount of growth,” Stoney said. “This is a community project.”
