LEXINGTON, Ky. — Construction on a 2,100-foot section of Citation Trail in Lexington has started.
What You Need To Know
- Construction starts on Citation Trail in Lexington
- New portion to connect existing segment to trails in Masterson Hills Park, Masterson Station Park
- Construction projected to cost $300,000
- Work expected to be done come November
Mayor Linda Gorton, Councilmember Josh McCurn and other city leaders made the announcement today. The new portion will connect an existing trail segment along Citation Boulevard to trails in Masterson Hills Park and Masterson Station Park.
“We’ve been working on our trails for several decades,” Gorton said. “Now we’re starting to connect trails and neighborhoods. It’s really an exciting time to cycle or walk in Lexington.”
The new segment begins at Citation Boulevard, passes through the Mable Lane Greenway, and connects to Lucille Drive. Another segment will also connect to the Masteron Hills Park trail while a future, unfunded phase will connect to a trail planned inside the Villages at Great Acres developement and provide a link to Masterson Station Park.
“The residents of the Masterson Station and McConnell’s Trace areas have sought and continue to seek safe and accessible means of connectivity,” McCurn said. “Having Citation Trail connect Lexington’s largest residential area to one of its main thoroughfares is pivotal. Trails not only promote health and fitness, but unite neighbors as well as bring other opportunities.”
The segment is projected to cost about $300,000, 80 percent of which is covered by a federal Transportation Alternatives Grant. The reminaing 20 percent is covered by the city.
Work is expected to be complete come November.
