Getting AroundSaturday, November 7
Leland wins $973,600 for a new multiuse path along South Navassa Road
The 5AM Leland team
If you walk or bike near South Navassa Road, here's good news: Leland has been awarded $973,600 for a new multiuse path, the town announced Friday. The money comes through the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization's Fiscal Year 2029-2030 Locally Administered Projects Program. It covers preliminary engineering and construction.
The new path is 0.29 miles, and the grant is $973,600
- $973,600
- awarded to Leland for the path
- 0.29 miles
- from South Navassa Road to Loop Road
- 10 feet
- wide, the planned path
- 4
- WMPO member jurisdictions awarded funding
Sources: WWAYTV3, Port City Daily, WECT
The path will end at Loop Road, where it ties into an existing multiuse path. The town calls it a high-priority path in its Integrated Mobility Plan.
- Connects: Village Road, Gateway District, Sturgeon Creek, future recreational amenities
- Also fits: WMPO 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
- Start and finish dates: not announced yet
Leland was one of four WMPO member jurisdictions to win funding. Other awards include a Carolina Beach sidewalk and two Wilmington projects.
Leland's grant sits among the region's Locally Administered Projects awards
Source: Port City Daily
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Leland path | $973.6K |
| Carolina Beach sidewalk | $921.6K |
| Wilmington, New Centre Dr. | $1.7M |
| Wilmington, Medical Center Dr. | $1.8M |
Sources: WWAYTV3, Port City Daily, WECT