Dallas County and the cities of Dallas, Cedar Hill, and Grand Prairie broke ground Wednesday on a 1.25-mile trail system extension connecting to Coppell about 25 miles away.
The extension runs near Belt Line Road and Farm-to-Market Road 1382, south of Interstate 20, so they are also working with the Texas Department of Transportation and the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
“We’re partners in this region. That’s why we’re the place to move and be,” Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen said.
“I want to let people know this is the most beautiful part of the metroplex,” Cedar Hill City Councilman Alan Sims said. “Cedar Hill is the highest elevation. Some people in Cedar Hill say we look down on the rest of the metroplex. I like to say the Metroplex looks up to us.”
Dallas Parks and Recreation said expanding the trail system will ensure people in southern Dallas have access to it. Deputy director Crystal R. Ross said that part of the county has a “disproportionate number of chronic diseases.”
“This is where residents can come out, ride, walk, they can take advantage and control of their recreation in this green space,” she said.
Construction is being paid for by the cities, Dallas County, and federal funding. The project is expected to cost $2.4 million. The city of Dallas will pay for maintenance.
The extension will run from Camp Wisdom to Mansfield roads. Construction is expected to take about a year.
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