For well over a decade, Beaver County stakeholders have been working to develop a network of bike and walking trails that will eventually connect to Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and beyond. At present, that longstanding dream is in peril due to the impending destruction of the Black's Run Bridge.
If you're from Beaver County, you have undoubtedly seen the Black's Run Bridge countless times, even though you may not know it by name. The bridge crosses over SR 51 between Monaca and West Aliquippa. You can view the bridge on a map by clicking here.
Fortunately, there is an obvious and painless solution to this problem. By adding the Black's Run Bridge to the County's existing inventory of 67 other similar structures, the Beaver County Board of Commissioners have a once in a lifetime opportunity to set the stage for the construction of a 15-mile loop of trails along the Ohio River between Monaca and Ambridge.
In the unfortunate event that the bridge is not quickly secured, regional trail experts estimate that trail development throughout the heart of Beaver County will be delayed for 50 years or more.
To keep the vision of trail development alive in Beaver County, funds are being sought to offset the costs associated with restoring this historic structure, thereby preventing its demolition and ensuring that residents of the region can experience the benefit of a robust network of walking and bike trails in Beaver County.
Residents of the region have long been asking for regional trail development. Please look over the information in the accompanying pages to see just how important trails are to the future of Beaver County.
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