MERCER COUNTY, W.Va. (The Hinton News) – Governor Patrick Morrisey announced $425,000 in Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program funding for projects in Mercer County that will improve pedestrian safety, expand recreational opportunities, and enhance community infrastructure.
“These investments improve the quality of life for West Virginians while making our communities more attractive places to live, work and visit,” said Governor Morrisey. “Whether it’s safer sidewalks, improved parks, or better access to our world-class trail systems, projects like these strengthen our communities and support economic growth across southern West Virginia.”
The funding will support rehabilitation and expansion of trails at Glenwood Park, maintenance of the Hatfield-McCoy Pocahontas Trail System, design work for new railings along West Concord Street in the Town of Athens, and design work for new sidewalks along High Street in the City of Princeton.
The projects include:
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Glenwood Park Trail Rehabilitation and Expansion – $125,000
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Hatfield-McCoy Pocahontas Trail System Maintenance – $125,000
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Town of Athens West Concord Street Railing Design – $100,000
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City of Princeton High Street Sidewalk Design – $75,000
The Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails programs are funded through the Federal Highway Administration and administered by the West Virginia Division of Highways. The programs support projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle access, expand recreational opportunities, preserve historic transportation assets, and enhance the overall quality of life in communities across the Mountain State.
These Mercer County projects are part of Governor Morrisey’s ongoing commitment to investing in infrastructure that strengthens local communities, supports tourism, and creates new opportunities for economic development throughout West Virginia.
