CHARLOTTE — A long-awaited one-mile portion of the Little Sugar Creek Greenway reopens Thursday from East Morehead Street to Freedom Park.
It’s known as the Liz Hair Trail.
The trail has been closed since 2021 for upgrades.
It now features a widened walking trail, a new bridge, and a bigger pedestrian lane along Leon Levine Drive.
There are 75 miles of greenway connected now, but there are another 100 miles or so in the works to connect the city through greenways, officials said.
County Commissioner Mark Jerrell said security will also be a top priority.
“What you will see is added security,” he said.
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Officials understand that community safety is a key concern, and they are committed to ensuring that everyone feels secure while using the greenway system, Jerrell said.
Bicyclists said it means a lot to have the section reopen.
“It’s a connection,” the bicyclist said. “It’s connecting one side of the city to another side of the city. That’s huge. The connectivity and being able to navigate the city is going to be great for everybody who wants to engage with nature.”
Atrium Health officials said having the greenway open will go a long way toward helping their patients on their healing journeys.
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