VIDEO: Groundbreaking Held for Final Segment of Georgetown to Lewes Trail
UPDATE-12/18/24:
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced the commencement of the final phase of construction for the Lewes-Georgetown Trail, a key component of the state’s growing network of recreational and transportation infrastructure. This expansion is made possible through funding secured in 2023 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program, which is supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The 17-mile Lewes-Georgetown Trail has been a transformative addition to Delaware’s landscape since the first phase opened in October 2016. With each completed segment, the trail has become the most heavily used in the state, serving as a vital corridor for outdoor recreation, sustainable transportation, and community connectivity.
On Wednesday, December 18th, DelDOT will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the the final phase of the Georgetown to Lewes Trail. This 6-mile long section of the trail from Airport Road in Georgetown to Fisher Road in Milton will complete the 17-mile trail that connects Georgetown to Lewes. The Trail will improve mobility, connectivity and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians – and will have improvements to all road intersections through warning devices, roadway lighting and railroad improvements. The ceremony will begin at 1pm at the Airport Road Trail location just east of Georgetown.
Construction is to begin in February of 2025 and the Trail is expected to be completed in Spring of 2026.