On March 31, City of Noblesville officials broke ground on its first phase of the Midland Trace Trail, a 12-foot-wide multi-use path that will connect Westfield’s portion of the trail at Gray Road, east to Hazel Dell Road.

The city said the project increases Noblesville’s trail availability and connectivity and accomplishes a goal of making the city more walkable.

Joining Noblesville for the groundbreaking was Westfield Mayor Andy Cook and other Westfield officials. The two mayors “passed the shovel” as Westfield completed its 3.75-mile portion in November 2016, which runs from Gray Road to Union Street. Westfield will continue developing its portion west to connect with the Monon Trail.

The trail is expected to be completed this fall. For more, visit bit.ly/2nrFOYu.