Cyclists and pedestrians in Grand Falls and the surrounding communities will benefit from improved regional connectivity with a new active transportation route following an investment of more than $5.2 million from the federal government.
This was announced by Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, and His Worship Bertrand Beaulieu, Mayor of Grand Falls Regional Municipality.
Funding will support the development of a nearly 35-kilometer paved multi-use trail along a former railway corridor, connecting Grand Falls with the neighbouring municipalities of the Village of Southern Victoria and Vallée-des-Rivières. The project will be completed in two phases and includes the construction of new trail sections, the installation of signage, LED lighting in select areas, landscaping, and rest areas with benches.
The new active transportation route will provide a safe, dedicated corridor for cyclists and pedestrians, improving connectivity between communities while encouraging sustainable transportation, active lifestyles, and cycling tourism.
