Lawrence Hopewell Trail Gets $148,505 Grant For Final Trail Segment

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ — The Lawrence Hopewell Trail Corporation (LHTC) has received a grant of $148,505 from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission to design the Cleveland Road section. This is the final segment of the 20-mile Lawrence Hopewell Trail.

With four other projects currently underway, the LHTC aims to complete the trail loop by the end of 2026.

The Cleveland Road segment in Hopewell Township will stretch for about a half mile, linking segments in Hopewell and Lawrence Townships. The project will improve safety by creating a multi-use path separated from vehicle traffic on Cleveland Road suitable for walkers, runners, and bicyclists, the LHTC said.

"We are immensely grateful to the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission for this grant, showing their continuing commitment to our project," said David Sandahl, Board Chair of the LHTC. "Thanks to their support, an inspired idea has evolved as a treasured community asset that benefits thousands each year."

As ongoing projects advance on either side, the LHT will extend from the Mount Rose Preserve on Carter Road to the existing connection on Province Line Road.

LHTC will work with the property owner and the two municipalities – Hopewell and Lawrenceville - to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) for publication in the fall of 2024.

Bid requirements include ensuring a cohesive design that enhances the LHT user experience and connectivity. Preliminary designs are on file.

The goal is to complete the design phase by early 2025, followed by regulatory review and construction. If sufficient funding is secured, construction of the Cleveland Road segment could be completed by late 2025 or early 2026.

For more information about the Lawrence Hopewell Trail Corporation and its ongoing projects, visit www.lhtrail.org or contact info@lhtrail.org.

The Lawrence Hopewell is a 20-mile multi-use trail connecting various points of interest in Lawrence and Hopewell Townships.

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