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Northeast Trail - Segment 1
The full Northeast Trail – Segment 1 runs 0.9 miles from Monroe Drive to Westminster Drive, including a portion along the Carriage Trail through Piedmont Park. The full trail segment officially opened with a groundbreaking on November 12th.
Project Status
Railing work continues, as well as landscape installation and final completion items. Trees Atlanta has started planting. Ongoing work at the 10th and Monroe includes repair of damaged bollards, and final painting on the bike lane. Trees Atlanta began planting early February and will continue into May. Carriage Trail handrails will push into April for final installation.
Project Timeline
May 2020 - July 2021: Alternatives analysis and concept validation
July 2021: Locally Preferred Alternative as part of the federally funded, full length of the Northeast Trail design project
July 2021: Execute contract for design phase services
September - October 2021: Gravel installation along unpaved path
August 2023: Groundbreaking and construction start
November 2024: Trail open with with minor limitations due to the final installation work underway on railings and handrails.
