The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the city of Jeffersonville celebrated the opening of the Ohio River Greenway extension at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, which aligns with Governor Mike Braun’s focus on making Indiana healthy and supporting time outdoors.
“Trails create vital links between people and the places they love, and this extension of the Ohio River Greenway strengthens connections across states, communities, and parks,” said Governor Braun. “We’re proud to partner with the City of Jeffersonville to help build this important link, opening the door to even greater outdoor exploration throughout the region.”
The 0.35-mile asphalt multi-use trail was constructed by the city of Jeffersonville with help from a $2,359,832 grant administered by the DNR.
The extension adds a critical connection to the Ohio River Greenway, extending the trail west from Jeffersonville beneath the Interstate 65 bridge. The new trail comes close to Falls of the Ohio State Park, where a short sidewalk connection links into the existing trail in Clarksville. The Jeffersonville end of the trail also connects to the Big Four Pedestrian bridge, which extends into Kentucky and connects to the trail networks in Louisville.
"The completion of the Ohio River Greenway is a huge milestone for our community," said Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore. "Despite the obstacles that come with building along the river and within floodplains, we never lost sight of the vision. It’s an exciting time to celebrate a trail that connects Jeffersonville to Clarksville, New Albany, and Louisville, creating more opportunities for walking, biking, and recreation. The Greenway brings our communities and families together, and we're so proud to see a project, decades in the making, become a reality."
DNR has led the largest infusion of trails funding in state history, with $180 million in dedicated trail funding administered through DNR that facilitates critical trail connections within and between Hoosier communities. A total of 62 of the 89 projects are complete, with another 15 under construction. With this opening, more than 163 miles of trail have been built since the program’s inception.
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