CAPE CHARLES, Va. — Construction has officially begun Monday on a new five-mile segment of the Eastern Shore Rail Trail connecting Cape Charles to Cheriton, according to Ron Wolff, Executive Director of the Eastern Shore Rail Trail Foundation.
The trail will start near Rayfield’s Pharmacy, where a trailhead and parking lot will be built. STAR Transit is also set to install a bus shelter at the location, offering cyclists the option to use buses equipped with bike racks to access the trail.
From the trailhead, the path will run east along the former railroad right-of-way beside Stone Road. Upon reaching U.S. Route 13, the trail will turn south along a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) right-of-way toward the traffic signal at Atlantic Union Bank. It will then cross Route 13 at the Food Lion intersection, where push-button pedestrian crossings will be added on both sides. The trail will end at Sunnyside Drive.
Initial funding for the project came from a $2.5 million federal earmark secured by former Rep. Elaine Luria. VDOT contributed an additional $1 million, bringing the total project cost to approximately $3.75 million. Branscome has been awarded the construction contract.
Just a waste of money!
After it is completed, you’ll soon have injuries and fatalities.
This is a disaster waiting to happen.
My God man! Fatalities!
I agree. Having a crossing at the light has injuries and death written all over it.
Unbelievable waste! You wonder why we as a Country we are in such a mess, highest deficit in history and growing. Not one politician, actually not one person would spend their own money like this, but piss away tax dollars in the name of “grants”. How could ANYONE argue that this money would be better used for local education, housing or health services? SMH
Umm Kim, with Northampton County adult obesity at around 38% maybe some fat asses could peddle to Food Lion. And for you country bumpkins, yes Doug I’m speaking to you – Do you not know how to cross a street with a traffic light? Hint: It works the same whether in a car, on foot, or a bike.
I sure do know how to cross a street, even a highway.
It’s you dumbass Yankees that are in a hurry to go south, that don’t know how to stop at a traffic light.
And just to let you know J. Wheaton, I’m not gay so quit checking out my ass!
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel was the absolute worst thing that ever happen to The Eastern Shore of Virginia.
We Want You…To Pay Our Taxes….