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Craig-Botetourt Scenic Trail receives 83% support!

In September, VDOT asked the public to weigh in on converting the long dormant railbed connecting New Castle and Eagle Rock into the Craig-Botetourt Scenic Trail. Despite a very vocal but small group of opponents, the overwhelming number of people who took the time to complete the survey favored making the trail a reality. The numbers reported by VDOT to officials in Craig and Botetourt County in the past week show that of the 1600-plus respondents, over 1300 people were in favor of the trail. This proves the case that there is demand for such a trail, and that there will be a positive impact once it’s completed.

VDOT has shared that they intend to proceed with the next stages of this project based on this input. At some point in 2024, there will be another opportunity (and need) for public input. As more details of the progress gets released, we will continue to update our website and social media. Stay tuned!