Press release from the City of Arcata:

Construction is set to begin on Monday, Sept. 22 for the Arcata Annie and Mary Trail Connectivity Project.

The project will add approximately 3.5 miles of paved, multi-use trail extending from the Arcata Skate Park at Sunset Avenue, north through Valley West and ending at the Mad River at Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District Park 1. Key features include the installation of four bridges, one boardwalk and new striping at Giuntoli Lane and Sunset Avenue.

Granite Construction has been awarded the project and will work along the southern section, between Sunset Avenue and St. Louis Road, through November 2025. The full project is expected to be completed by summer of next year.

Construction hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with possible Saturday work from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Community members are reminded to follow all posted safety instructions and traffic control devices when traveling through the project area.

Additional information can be found on the City’s website at the Current City Construction Projects page.

For more information, please visit cityofarcata.org or call (707) 825-2128