BeltLine Eastside Trail extension begins

Work has officially begun on extending the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail from Irwin Street to Kirkwood Avenue.

Users of the trail might have noticed that a large metal gate went up several months ago, blocking off the unpaved portion of the trail that extends behind the Stove Works and beyond. The phase currently under construction is expected to be complete in 12 months.

The extension will be about a mile and bring the trail through Reynoldstown. Trees and brush will be cleared, but by the time the trail is completed, more trees will be planted than were removed, including 150 along Wylie Street alone.

When funding is available, construction will begin on the second phase, which goes from Kirkwood Avenue to Memorial Drive.

For up-to-date information about progress on the Eastside Trail extension, visit beltline. org.

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