Construction of Saranac Riverwalk Completed

Joe LoTemplio, The Press-Republican, Plattsburgh, N.Y.
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Sep. 21—PLATTSBURGH — The Saranac Riverwalk in the City of Plattsburgh is now open to both pedestrians and cyclists.

The project, which laces the area behind the former Plattsburgh Farmer's Market stall and the Saranac River in the heart of Downtown Plattsburgh, includes a 10-foot wide multi-use path, two overlooks, improved lighting, and extensive landscaping.

INCREASED CONNECTIVITY

Residents and visitors alike can now enjoy views of the Saranac River as well as increased connectivity to the city's trail network, which will now stretch nearly unbroken from MacDonough Park to George Angell Drive, the city said.

"The Riverwalk is nearly a six-year long project that's come together in fantastic fashion," Mayor Chris Rosenquest said.

"Our community continues to look for progressive projects that responsibly utilize our natural resources to improve quality of life, attract visitors and increase access to our waterfront. This project hits all of these critically important marks."

Construction for the project began in May to complete a multi-use path built atop the western bank of the Saranac River between Bridge Street and Broad Street concluding at the intersection of Durkee Street and Broad Street near the current terminus of the Saranac River Trail.

The $1.6 million dollar project was funded through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative's Streetscape Improvements & Riverfront Access grant that was granted to the city in 2016.

Luck Brothers, Inc. of Plattsburgh is the city's general contractor for the project and Saratoga Associates is the city's consulting engineer.

This project was part of the $2.9 million Streetscape Improvements & Riverfront Access grant, the second largest under the city's DRI which also provided funding for construction of the Betty Little Arts Park in 2021.

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