CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The City of Clarksville held a groundbreaking ceremony of the Red River Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday to celebrate the long-anticipated project, which looks to create a connection across the Red River and link several miles of Clarksville’s greenway trails.
Once complete, the bridge will connect the Red River East and Austin Peay State University trails to the Pollard Road Trail. A city press release says that this will result in approximately 11 miles of continuous greenway.
“This is an exciting, landmark moment in the life and history of our outstanding Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department, and all residents and visitors served by it,” said Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts. “We have found a creative way to connect distinct areas of our city by way of the Red River. Those who traverse this new pedestrian bridge and the newly connected Greenway will be exposed to the natural beauty of Clarksville in a whole new way…