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Durham Rail Trail
View allThe Durham Rail Train is a new 1.78-mile rail trail-linear park with neighborhood connections, art components, storm water treatment, road crossings, trail heads and site amenities.
Detailed engineering and landscape architectural design for the Durham Rail Trail is full steam ahead after City Council approved the project for advanced design and significant construction funding in June of 2024. Design began in the spring of 2025, with a construction start date of January 2027.
In response to community feedback, the trail includes:
- A wide path with separate biking and walking zones where possible
- Enhanced road crossings and traffic calming
- Connecting paths to neighborhoods and destinations
- Bicycle and pedestrian improvements on West Chapel Hill Street
- Lighting and wayfinding
- Public art
- Reuse of rail artifacts
- Native planting
- Green stormwater infrastructure
- Areas for rest, play and gathering
- A Gateway Plaza and Trailhead at Main Street
The design will also ensure that future trails and public art can be thoughtfully added as the City has funds.
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