Trail Update

Trail construction has begun! It is an exciting time as the next portion of the B&O trail begins to take shape - extending from Michigan Street to the town of Speedway.

While still in the clearing stage of the process, the official corridor is more easily viewed. Even better news is that the trail expansion is scheduled to be finished this year!

We are excited to enjoy our new trail with you and all of our neighbors on the west side of Indianapolis.

Below are some pictures of the ongoing changes to the trail at various locations.

 

We will send out regular updates via email as well as post updated information on the Speedway Trails Association Facebook page and website.

The Near West section and bridge over Eagle Creek is scheduled to be substantially complete by December of 2022.

Thank you for your continued support,

The Speedway Trails Association

Gravel added near Allison Transmission
Trail is now closed in Speedway west of Mickley Ave
Eagle Creek Bridge Construction 3/15
Trail construction at Olin Ave and Luett Ave
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Expanding the Trail

The B&O Trail was added as a paved pedestrian trail in Speedway in 2018. These initial efforts occurred with a continued hope for full connection with the existing B&O Trail in Hendricks County as well as the thriving trail system of downtown Indianapolis. This project received a boost in May of 2019 as the Speedway Trails Association was awarded $4.8 million to complete initial work for the trail. Most of this initial investment has been spent on land acquisition and planning for the building of the trail. Numerous volunteer hours have been included to offset the costs of building a trail in an urban setting.

While the Trails Association is working diligently to extend the trail in both directions away from Speedway, there is also ongoing planning to extend the trails within the community of Speedway. With a sprawling network of trails crossing Speedway, there is work to be done to connect the trails to one another. Additional discussions are ongoing for trails to extend to the northern edges of Speedway, stay tuned for information on that!