The James River Branch Trail took a big step forward with a groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 10 at Westover Hills Boulevard and Crutchfield Street. Pictured (from left): Jon Lugbill, executive director of Sports Backers; Chris Frelke, director of parks and recreation; Traci J. Deshazor, deputy chief administrative officer for human services; former Mayor Levar Stoney; Bobby Vincent Jr., director of public works; Andrew Alli, trails and greenways superintendent; and Ryan Rinn, capital projects planner. The 2-mile, multi-use trail will connect Westover Hills Boulevard to Hopkins Road, offering a safe route for biking and walking and enhancing access to South Side neighborhoods. Construction begins in the spring, with completion expected by December 2026.
