ASHLEY — The Anthracite Scenic Trails Association (ASTA) invites the public to a public meeting with plans display regarding the Oliver Mills to Mountain Top D&L Trail Segment project.
The project consists of constructing a multi-purpose trail on the alignment and grade of the former Lehigh Valley Railroad. The existing surface is an unimproved rail bed with no rails and little or no ballast.
The project also includes a trailhead on Lehigh Street in the vicinity of Woodlawn Avenue. The work includes grading and placement of an aggregate trail surface.
This project is in Fairview Township, Hanover Township and Laurel Run Borough.
The construction of this project is funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources (DCNR) and PennDOT under the Transportation Alternative Set Aside (TASA) program. Hanover Township is the administrator of the TASA portion of the funding under an agreement with PennDOT.
Construction is anticipated to take place in late 2025.
There will be little or no impact to vehicular traffic. The trail may be closed to trail traffic during construction.
The public meeting will be held Thursday, March 20, at 7 p.m. at Earth Conservancy, 101 South Main St., Ashley.
The public comment period is from March 20, to April 18.
The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project, display and describe the project, and receive public input regarding questions or concerns with the project.
Presentation material will be available on ASTA’s website — anthracitescenictrails.org — no later than March 13 for inspection.
The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services, or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact ASTA at — [email protected].