Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail Phase 1 bids set for August; construction expected early 2027
Woody Lipps told the Board agreements are in place with landowners and that Phase 1 (20 miles) bid advertisement is set for August, with construction expected early 2027 and estimated to take two years primarily for bridge work and trailhead construction.
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Woody Lipps, representing the Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail committee, updated the Board that agreements with VDOT and private landowners are in place where construction and drainage easements are needed. He said bid advertisement for Phase 1 — roughly 20 miles focused on bridge and trailhead work — is set for August and that construction is expected to begin in early 2027 with an estimated two‑year timeline.
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