Construction has begun on the Westside Paper Spur Trail known as “The Spur.”
The paved trail in the Howell Station neighborhood will connect several destinations, including Westside Paper, Puritan Mill and King Plow Arts Center, to help facilitate movement between neighborhoods, parks, retail and office spaces, according to a news release. It will span 0.73 miles and feature a 65-foot-long bridge structure.
The trail is a collaborative project between the city, Upper Westside CID and PATH Foundation. Several years ago, residents, business owners and stakeholders identified the trail as a priority, and the Upper Westside CID incorporated it into the Upper Westside Masterplan.
“Thanks to the generosity of forward-thinking property owners, the easements necessary for the trail’s construction were donated to the Upper Westside CID,” Executive Director Elizabeth Hollister said. “We are proud to lead a project that enhances connectivity and delivers on the vision outlined in the Upper Westside Masterplan. ”
The Upper Westside CID led a public bidding process on behalf of the city last year and selected Georgia-based Hasbun Construction to build The Spur.
Funding for the trail construction comes from the city’s Moving Atlanta Forward program, the Howell Station Neighborhood Association and the Upper Westside CID.
Construction of the trail is expected to be complete by May 2025.
Plans for future expansions include enhancements to tie the trail to the Brady Avenue cycletrack and the main BeltLine.
