BRECKSVILLE, Ohio — Through the Great American Outdoors Act, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park has received approximately $14 million to use for infrastructure improvements on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.
Recently, erosion has threatened both of the popular Cuyahoga Valley recreation and entertainment options. According to a spokesperson for the park, the money will be used to "stabilize the riverbank at sites along the Cuyahoga River where erosion threatens the trail and railroad."
"The towpath trail and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad are centerpieces of the park experience that are very close to the Cuyahoga River. Being that close to the river offers beautiful views, but it also presents constant and costly maintenance challenges” said Lisa Petit, Cuyahoga Valley National Park superintendent. “This project will allow us to proactively manage infrastructure that provides safe and enjoyable recreational experiences while we protect and enhance our most important natural resource, the Cuyahoga River”
The eight priority locations for infrastructure improvement can be viewed HERE.
Construction is projected to begin in October and expected to continue through early 2025.
Previous Coverage of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park on WKYC.com: