2024-04-22 12:14:02
MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — Projects around the Panhandle will benefit from an allocation of taxpayer dollars to boost local recreation and trails.
Frog Hollow Trail Proposed Extension (City of Martinsburg)
In a statement from the city of Martinsburg on Friday, the recent announcement from the governor’s office regarding the allocation of funds is praised.
“We would like to thank Governor Jim Justice, WVDOT and West Virginia Tourism for awarding two alternative transportation grants of $1,150,000 to the city of Martinsburg. These grants will be used to help fund additional phases of the Martinsburg Greenway Trail Project.
Specifically, these funds will be used to assist: (1) in the construction of the Creekside Trail from N. Queen Street to Oatesdale Park along the Tuscarora Creek; and, (2) for the rehabilitation, painting and preparation of the former Frog Hollow Rail Spur Bridge over Route 9 into a pedestrian bridge.
When the multiple phases of the Martinsburg Greenway Tail project are completed, the Project will expand to the Route 9 walking/biking trail through Martinsburg with its eventual connection to War Memorial Park – all while making connections to the City’s major parks.
The City, along with Berkeley County Commission – WV and Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle Metropolitan Planning Organization, applied for RAISE Grant to complete the entirety of the Martinsburg Greenway Trail Project. It is our hope that we will receive the award this summer so that we can complete the Martinsburg Greenway trail project in its entirety.”
The statement refers to a more detailed look at the awards for
61 projects from West Virginia Explorer:
BERKELEY COUNTY
The City of Martinsburg was awarded $400,000 for Martinsburg Frog Hollow Rail-Trail Route 9 Overpass Bridge Remediation, which will upgrade the 103-foot bridge span to protect the structure and improve the safety of the bridge for users, including the attachments and rails.
The city of Martinsburg received $750,000 for Martinsburg Creekside Trail. The funding will be used to construct an approximately 0.6 mile connector trail connecting downtown Martinsburg (Queen Street) with Oatesdale Park and Frog Hollow Trail.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
The City of Charles Town received $382,217.50 for the Charles Town Liberty Street Sidewalk Upgrade on Liberty Street from George Street to Samuel Street.
The Jefferson County Historic Landmarks Commission was awarded $66,000 for Duffield’s Depot rehabilitation.
MORGAN COUNTY
The Town of Bath was awarded $70,000 for Bath/Berkeley Springs Streetscape—Phase IV for new and replacement sidewalks on Congress Street, North Washington Street, Union Street, Fairfax Street, and Mercer Street.
The Town of Paw Paw has secured $62,500 for the Paw Paw Sidewalk Improvement Project, which will install new and replacement sidewalks along Winchester Street and Moser Avenue for approximately 0.47 miles south of City Hall to the intersection of Winchester Street and Moser Avenue and west to the library.
The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources was awarded $200,000 for Cacapon Resort State Park Trails. The funding will be used for the Appalachian Conservation Corp’s request to rehabilitate the old CCC trails.
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