The City of Orono has authorized its consulting engineer, Bolton & Menk, to prepare a master plan for the conversion of the Northern Section of East Long Lake Road to a Multimodal Trail. In general, the project includes removal of the existing roadway pavement, construction of a 10ft wide trail, drainage improvements, plantings, as well as the addition of recreational elements such as benches and fishing spots.
We are soliciting public comment on the plan through October 26. We are working to complete and get the masterplan approved by the end of 2018, so that we submit for applicable grants and complete detailed design in 2019 with construction in 2020.