Greenway bridge open in Jackson
A new bridge allowing access to the Jackson County greenway’s terminus at Locust Creek is now open to pedestrians, marking the end of a years-long project.
The greenway runs for one mile, providing recreational opportunity for runners, walkers and cyclists along a shaded route with a gentle grade. To access it from Sylva, turn onto Old Cullowhee Road from N.C. 107 and precede past Locust Creek Road and Rolling Green Drive to a parking lot on the right. From Cullowhee, drive to the end of Monteith Gap Road.
Originally, the bridge was budgeted to cost $641,000, but difficulties stabilizing it in the riverside soil and working around sewer line access points drive the cost up to about $1.3 million.
Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department, 828.293.3053.
Nick Breedlove/JCTDA photo
