What’s Happening Now:
Connection Levee Path in Clarksville to Ashland Park
The 1.5 mile asphalt pedestrian and bike path a top the levee starting at the George Rogers Clark replica cabin and ending at the Falls of the Ohio State Park is complete. Now the connecting segment reaching from the Falls of the Ohio State Park to Ashland Park (right across from the Widow's Walk Ice Creamery) is ready to begin construction by September.
18th Street to the Loop Island Wetlands in New Albany
The pedestrian and bike path starting at the 18th Street levee cut continuing a top the levee and into the northern edge of the Loop Island Wetlands up to the Western banks of Silver Creek will be ready to begin construction in September.
Under Design
The New Albany East Segment is nearing the final stages of design.
Area: East 8th Street to K&I Bridge
The Lewis and Clark Trail Segment is also in design.
Area: Bridge over Silver Creek connecting Clarksville and New Albany and multiuse path
to George Rogers Clark's Cabin
Big 4 Bridge Landing/Connection in Jeffersonville
Area: Connection to the Big 4 Bridge from Louisville, KY to Jeffersonville, IN will cross the floodwall at Mulberry and spiral down to the street offering safe access to pedestrians and bicyclists across the Ohio River.
Fundraising continues!
You can donate to the Ohio River Greenway by visiting www.friendsofthegreenway.com or contact Shaunna Graf, the project coordinator for other options.
Click this link to see the map representing the project: Project Map
Planned Events on the Greenway:
The 2010 Tour de Pork bike ride click here for flier in Starlight benefiting the Ohio River Greenway is on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Deadline for early registration is July 31, 2010. www.tourdeporkride.com
The 2010 Ohio River Greenway 5K run/walk in New Albany is on Saturday, September 25, 2010. Click Here: 2010 Run/Walk
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