TOWN OF FISHKILL – Work continues on the plans to create a connected trail network through the Hudson Highlands, linking Long Dock Park in the City of Beacon with the Village of Cold Spring, some seven miles to the south.
Much of the trail’s planned route passes through the Town of Fishkill.
Amy Kacala, executive director of the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail, briefed the Fishkill Town Board on the project this past week.
Plans call for the Breakneck Connector, a key redevelopment of the area surrounding Breakneck Ridge in the Town of Fishkill. The proposal involves creating safe parking areas and pedestrian crossing points, as well as lowering the speed limit on Route 9D in the vicinity of the trailhead and the tunnel to improve safety. A planned pedestrian bridge will span the MTA Metro-North tracks and connect walking paths on both sides, while further trail development will ease accessibility from the Breakneck station, encouraging safe and efficient flow of visitors.
Town Councilwoman Louise Daniele stressed the need for a strong focus on safety. “My big concerns are always safety and liability,” she said.
“This is going to be a great asset to the residents of Fishkill,” Supervisor Ozzy Albra said. “This is going to be an attraction, and it’s going to be extraordinary.”
