HARRISBURG, Pa. — Residents who use the Capital Area Greenbelt trail can expect roadblocks and closures starting today.
Due to construction work, the Capital Area Greenbelt near the PennDOT building will be closed. The construction is part of a development project in partnership with the Greenbelt Association and the City of Harrisburg.
“With construction ongoing along the Greenbelt, it would not be safe for anyone walking, jogging, or riding their bike to go through an active construction zone,” said City of Harrisburg communications director Matt Maisel. "The current detour path uses the least amount of roadway possible to get users back on the trail."
The trail will be close to traffic between the entry point south of Interstate 83 South Bridge and where the Greenbelt meets with Shanois Street next to Paxton Creek.
Alternate routes beginning today include S. Front, Sycamore, Cameron and Shanois Streets, before picking up with the Greenbelt again near the train bridge.
There is currently no information on when this part of the trail will be reopened to the public.