Garden State Times

The Board of Commissioners, in collaboration with Winslow Township, will host a public meeting to update residents on the Camden County LINK Trail, a proposed 34-mile regional trail extending from the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to the south end of Winslow Township.

The meeting is scheduled for July 31 at the Star Building, 100 Erial Road in Sicklerville, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“With a project this big, it is important that our entire community is up to date,” said Commissioner Jeff Nash, liaison to the Parks Department. “There have been several developments in the last year pertaining to this project, so we want to come together with our constituents to discuss where we are at.”

On July 29, the Board of Commissioners hosted a meeting with the city of Camden and Pennsauken Township regarding another segment of the trail. This segment will consist of about one mile of new trail between Flanders Avenue in Camden City and Cooper River Park and will include four bridges over the Cooper River and Route 130. When combined with existing trails in Gateway Park, it will create a continuous 2.3-mile connection to Cooper River Park's trails and provide a route for Camden residents to reach the park.

Wednesday’s meeting will focus on a 1.6-mile-long trail within New Brooklyn Park and will include a bridge over the Great Egg Harbor River. These segments have received federal funding and are expected to start construction by next year’s end.

Both meetings feature presentations by NV5, the county’s design consultant, and boards updating residents on specific trail segments and overall progress of the Camden County LINK Trail.

“This is a transformative project that will enhance the lives of our residents and visitors even further,” Nash continued. “We see the importance of investing in accessible green spaces, and combined with our ongoing $100 million parks revitalization initiative, Camden County is on track to become one of the top outdoor destinations on the East Coast.”

Residents unable to attend can view information at CamdenCounty.com/trails. The website includes drone videos of trail alignment, information from previous meetings, and the original feasibility study.