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For
some months now, the
redesign of the Memorial
Bridge in Connellsville has
been a concern for the Coal
and Coke Recreation Trail
committee in Scottdale.
The work of the committee is
to help create local hiking
and bicycling opportunities,
including the establishment
of a linkage between
Scottdale and Connellsville.
Adding a pedestrian corridor
to the Memorial Bridge in
Connellsville would greatly
enhance their goal of
connecting the bike trail in
Scottdale to the Yough River
Trail in Connellsville.
On January 24th, State
Senator Bob Regola informed
Robert Ferguson, committee
member and owner of Ferguson
Funeral Home in Scottdale,
that the PA Department of
Transportation would now
include a bike/pedestrian
corridor in the design for
the memorial bridge.
Because expansion of a
bikeway on State Route 119
cannot use Federal bridge
funds, a meeting to discuss
procedures and funding
opportunities was held on
February 6th in PENNDOT’s
District 12 office. On
that date representatives
from various municipalities,
trail chapters, and elected
officials met with PENNDOT
to discuss the project.
Design, safety, and funding
aspects were discussed and
an advisory committee was
formed to work on the
project along with PENNDOT.
Thousands of bike and hike
enthusiasts will eventually
enjoy the opportunity to
travel from one county to
the other by means of this
route.
To learn how you can support
the Coke & Coal Trail
efforts, contact Rob
Ferguson at 724-887-5300.
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