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Natchez Trace Parkway

Natchez Trace Parkway 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804 800-305-7417 phone 662-680-4033 fax

Natchez Trace Parkway News Release Release date: January 13, 2011 Contact: Chief of Interpretation Terry Wildy

Phone number: 662-680-4017

NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY MULTIUSE TRAIL RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY ROSS BARNETT OVERLOOK (MP 105.6) AT 11:00 A.M., JANUARY 21, 2011 Tupelo, MS: The National Park Service, the City of Ridgeland, and Federal Highway Administration will jointly open a new section of the Multiuse Trail at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 21, 2011. The event will take place at the Reservoir Overlook, Milepost 105.6 along the Natchez Trace Parkway. The public are invited to attend. “The completion of this segment represents another great partnership effort between the National Park Service, the City of Ridgeland, and the Federal Highway Administration,” said Parkway Superintendent Cameron Sholly. “Current and future segments of the Multiuse Trail will continue to enhance the quality of life for visitors and residents of this entire area.” The Multiuse Trail projects are funded through the Park Roads and Parkways program within the Federal Lands Highway Program. The National Park Service recently completed two sections of multiuse trail. The segment between Highland Colony Parkway and Livingston Road included 3 miles of trail and the section between Old Canton Road and the Reservoir Overlook included 2.3 miles of trail and 3 bridges. The new segments connect to 2.1 miles of trail already completed by the City of Ridgeland from Highland Colony Parkway to Old Canton Road. “This addition to the Multiuse Trail will provide the opportunity for citizens of all ages to enjoy the beauty of the Trace, as well as gain the benefits of all types of exercise. This Trail is a great example of the National Park Service working with the City of Ridgeland to improve the quality of life,” said Ridgeland Mayor Gene McGee. Construction on new segments of the Multiuse Trail continues, providing opportunities for safe and enjoyable recreation along the Natchez Trace Parkway in the Jackson Metropolitan Area. The trail is 10-feet wide, graded to allow access for wheelchair users, and designed to preserve the scenic cultural landscape of the Parkway. For any questions about the event call (662) 680-4027 and for information about the Natchez Trace Parkway, visit www.nps.gov/natr or call 1-800-305-7417.

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