BeltLine Sets April Completion for Eastside Trail
Crews have met some challenges converting the former rail corridor.
Next spring a trail linking Midtown, Virginia-Highland, Poncey Highland, Old Fourth Ward and Inman Park will open along an old rail corridor with cool, secluded city views. Phase one of the Eastside Trail -- which includes a 2.5-mile concrete path that will connect three parks: Piedmont Park, Freedom Park and Historic Fourth Ward Park -- should be complete in April, Atlanta BeltLine spokesman Ethan Davidson said Wednesday. "It's been a very interesting project so far," he said. The BeltLine began construction earlier this year, fencing off various portions to complete the work. The trail will run from 10th Street and Monroe Drive to DeKalb Avenue. The PATH Foundation has served as the construction manager for the project. Among the …
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1:09 pm on Saturday, February 18, 2012
The new completion date is now August. Blame a lot ot the delay on the rainy winter we've had. more ›