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Cramerton selects Alternative Route #2 for Riverlink Trail extension design
Summary
After presentation of alternate alignments, Cramerton staff recommended Alternative Route #2 for the Riverlink Greenway extension because it lowers initial construction and long‑term maintenance costs by minimizing boardwalk sections; the board approved the recommendation 5–0.
The Cramerton Board of Commissioners on Aug. 15 approved moving forward with design of Alternative Route #2 for the Riverlink Greenway trail extension.
Withers Ravenel presented proposed alternative alignments to the board. Town staff told the board they prefer Alternative Route #2 because it reduces initial construction costs and will lower ongoing maintenance expenses by minimizing the amount of boardwalk required.
Commissioner Atkinson moved to select Alternative Route #2 for further design; Commissioner Helms seconded the motion, and the board voted unanimously, 5–0, to proceed with the preferred alignment.
Why it matters: the Riverlink Greenway extension will change trail access and maintenance responsibilities in the project area; selecting a route with fewer boardwalk sections reduces the town’s projected upkeep costs and construction complexity.
Staff will advance design on the selected alignment and return with plans, cost estimates and recommended next steps for the board’s consideration.