Last Updated on June 9, 2024 11:17 am
In partnership with New River Conservancy and Watauga County, the Town of Boone will berestoring 2,500 feet of the lower end of Hardin Creek. As such, the Boone Greenway Trail,beginning at the entrance of the Greenway Trail at Daniel Boone Drive Extension and ending atthe Watauga High School Cross-Country field alongside the river, will be closed beginning onMonday, June 10th, and will reopen in September 2024. Patreons of the Greenway Trail will notbe able to access this portion of the Greenway Trail until the restoration project is complete.
This project is entitled the “Lower Hardin Creek Restoration Project”. Currently, the lower endof Hardin Creek has significant erosion that has led to significant habitat degradation. This hasled to threatening conditions for Town of Boone’s sewer mains and the integrity of the GreenwayTrail. The Town of Boone and its partners have been looking to remedy this erosion anddegradation since 2014.
The Lower Hardin Creek Restoration Project, a significant step towards restoring nature'sbalance, aims to stabilize the stream bed, reconnect the stream to its floodway, and enhancehabitat for both aquatic and terrestrial animals. This project is not just about the present but alsoabout securing a better future for our environment. A new bridge will be a key feature, spanningthe newly created floodway and ensuring the safety of critical infrastructure from flood damage.We look forward to the positive impact this project will have on our community.
For more information about the temporary closure of the Boone Greenway Trail, please contactour Public Works department at (828) 268-6230. We value your support and cooperation duringthis much-needed project.
