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Danville explores trail crossing options; iron bridge estimated at nearly $2 million
Summary
Staff presented alternatives for a new trail crossing: refurbishing/using an old iron bridge would cost almost $2 million, while prefabricated alternatives are cheaper; securing state funding would depend on placing the trail in the town’s plan, and recent gubernatorial budget cuts may delay aid.
Town staff updated the Parks & Recreation Board on design options for a proposed trail connection that must cross a creek and link to State Route 36.
Speaker 1 said engineers have presented two main options: restoring or using an old iron bridge for the crossing — an option estimated to cost nearly $2,000,000 — or installing a prefabricated bridge as a lower-cost alternative. Staff also discussed routing the trail along a vacated segment of Old 306 under town ownership to reach State Route 36 and the possibility of placing the trail project into the town’s plan so the state can account for it in future funding cycles.
Speaker 1 warned that recent state-level budget cuts have reduced immediate funding prospects, meaning the town may need to seek grants or delay the higher-cost iron-bridge option. No final decision was made; board members asked staff to continue exploring options and grant opportunities.
