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Officials outline 3 Notch Trail progress, federal funding and easement challenges
Summary
Staff reviewed completed trail segments, a three-mile construction section planned with federal funds, and potential easement negotiations with 6–10 property owners for future links.
County staff provided an update on the 3 Notch Trail project, describing completed private- and publicly-built sections, an upcoming three-mile construction package supported in part by federal transportation funds, and remaining right-of-way and easement challenges.
Phil (Recreation and Parks staff) reviewed the trail’s phasing and key milestones. He said phases 1 and 2 (about three miles near New Market and Charlotte Hall) are complete, and several private developments built segments in the California–Lexington Park area. Phase 4a, constructed with county funds, is complete from Walmart to Chancellor’s Run Road.
Phase 5: Phil said the next major section is…
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