A new walking trail is coming to Shelbyville, and it’s expected to make traversing the city by foot safer.  The city was awarded a state grant to cover the trail, which will run along West Main Street from Hickory Street to Boarman Drive.  Construction has already begun, and the trail is expected to be ready in the spring.  This project, when completed, will give pedestrians a place to walk along West Main other than the breakdown lane, making for a safer experience. 

Shelbyville Mayor Jeff Johnson has played his part in securing the grant money and overseeing the project.  He looks forward to its completion and says people and businesses throughout the city will benefit. 

The mayor adds that the city’s significant economic growth has led to heavy car traffic on the road.

Mayor Johnson says this project could be the first step towards stretching this trail or others even further, much like the Lincoln Prairie Trail between Taylorville and Pana.

Away from the trail, another construction project will get underway soon, as well.  This one is on South Morgan Street.  The city had received TIFF grants years ago for this effort.

More information on Shelbyville is at www.shelbyvilleillinois.net. 

Mayor Jeff Johnson appeared as a guest on the WTIM Shelbyville Morning Show.