Overview

The South Monon Freedom Trail will be an extension of the Ohio River Greenway Trail which borders the Ohio River along the New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Clarksville shoreline. The extension will bring the benefits of a considerable amount of pedestrian and bicycle traffic exploring Greenway Trail and adjacent communities to interior communities throughout the region. The trail would connect five Indiana counties, eight towns and cities, and three additional cities/towns by way of the 7.5 miles of the Ohio River Greenway Trail. The conversion of this former rail to a trail along the 68-mile corridor would represent the longest such trail in Indiana. Development along the regional trail system seeks to expand trail access to residents currently lacking trail amenities to access the regional benefits of the Ohio River Greenway Trail. The READI funds will be used for construction of the trail, specifically the portion of the trail beginning at the existing Ohio River Greenway levee wall and ending at the northwest corner of the cemetery at the south end of the golf course. The approximate timeline for this project is October 2022 through August 2026. Intended Outcomes: Enhance desirability for relocation and population growth throughout the southern Indiana region. Connects residents and tourists alike to cultural opportunities providing economic benefits throughout south central Indiana.