Greenway project finally under way

By AMY SATTERWHITE / Staff Reporter for the Southern Standard

Jody Panter of Custom Construction performs some clearing work on the Barren Fork Greenway as plans progress for construction of the trail as well as connecting sidewalks. (Amy Satterwhite photo)

Work on a long-standing city project has finally begun.

In late January, workers with a contracted construction company began cutting through dirt and grass in preparation for the sidewalk project that is being completed in conjunction with the Barren Fork Greenway.

Work on sidewalks has centered around George Hudgins Drive, High Street and Old Morrison Road. The pathways are expected to be complete in April and tie different areas of the city together along with the greenway trail, which stretches from Riverfront to Pepper Branch parks.

Surveying and staking the center line of the greenway trail has also begun, but Parks and Recreation Director Carlene Brown said due to winter weather, actual construction of the greenway may not begin for several weeks. Crews were also clearing the trail site mid-week.