Construction planned for Portneuf Greenway expansion
Construction will begin this spring on the next major expansion of the Portneuf Greenway trail system.
The Portneuf Greenway Foundation said the Marshall reach of the greenway will extend south for almost a mile from the Monte Vista Overpass, parallel to I-15, to Farm Bureau Insurance. It is the first project in the area known as the “I-15 Corridor.”
The ten-foot wide path will be be a multi-use, non-motorized, paved trail that will meet the standards of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
The construction will be funded through grants from the Idaho Department of Transportation and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. The foundation will provide matching funds.
The city of Pocatello will accept bids for the construction work through mid-March, with construction to begin as soon as it can be scheduled.
Rory Erchul, President of the Portnuef Greenway Foundation, said “This very significant expansion of the Greenway was only possible because of our partners in this community and I cannot put into words how much I appreciate their support. The City of Pocatello sponsored this project and helped secure funding from the Idaho Transportation Department and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. The Marshall and Racine Families granted easements across their property for the trail and there have been numerous community members who have contributed matching funds to help make this project a reality.”
Donors included the Ifft Foundation, Keller Engineering, Idaho Community Bank, Idaho Central Credit Union, Farm Bureau Insurance, Paul Link and several other anonymous donors.
