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Northwest Trail-Segment 5
This trail section begins at the intersection of Marietta Boulevard and Huff Road and travels 0.7 miles to Ellsworth Industrial and English Street. The project will involve building Beltline trail outside of the railroad corridor. The trail corridor follows the east side of Elaine Avenue, NW and crosses over Ellsworth Industrial Avenue, where a greenway trail starts from Ellsworth Industrial to English Street. The intersection of Ellsworth Industrial and Elaine Avenue, NW is proposed to become a three-way stop for vehicular traffic.
This segment is currently closed for construction. Trespassing on active construction sites is prohibited.
The full Northwest Trail will run for 4.3 miles from the terminus of the Westside Trail to the beginning of the Northeast Trail.
Project Status
Construction started in May of 2024. Retaining walls and the bridge between Elaine and Fairmont are ongoing. Retaining wall work at Ellsworth into the corridor is starting to take shape. Trail grading at Fairmont and the corridor is ongoing. Discussions around the Elaine and Ellsworth intersection have started with ATLDOT for a road closure in July, for both the trail crossing work and intersection improvements. The retaining wall near English Ave is nearing completion. Marietta Blvd wall construction and demolition work is over 80% complete with minimal traffic impacts. This project is expected to be complete by October 2025.
Project Timeline
February 2024: Construction Bid Solicitation
April 2024: Construction contract awarded to Astra
May 2024: Notice to Proceed issued
June 2024: Groundbreaking ceremony took place
July 2024: Construction started with clearing and grubbing
October 2025: Construction complete (14-month schedule)