Trail Construction Beginning This Week, Prompting its Closure

The much-anticipated expansion of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail is set to begin Tuesday, Lower Merion Township announced Monday.

The Lower Merion Parks and Recreation pathway will connect Bala Cynwyd neighborhoods to Manayunk in Philadelphia by bike and walking path for all nearby residents to use.

The construction will cause the trail to be closed for the "construction of a two-mile separated trail that will feature both a 12-foot wide paved trail and a 10-foot wide soft surface trail," the township press release said.

Construction is expected to be completed in mid-to-late September.

'We know many residents are delighted that the Trail has finally progressed to construction,' said Lindsay Taylor, Director of Parks and Recreation.

'The end result will be enjoyed for generations to come, and we will be sure to work with the Friends of the Cynwyd Heritage Trail to properly commemorate the landmark reopening."