Southern section of Fall Line Trail moves forward with groundbreaking ceremony
RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and The First Gentleman, Adam Spanberger, along with the Virginia Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Dr. Laura Schewel, project partners and local officials gathered today to celebrate the groundbreaking of the 10-mile southern section of the Fall Line Trail, marking the next step toward a 43-mile regional trail connecting communities from Petersburg to Ashland.
The ceremony brought together leaders from across the region to celebrate a project designed to do more than create a place to walk and bike. Speakers highlighted the trail’s potential to strengthen community connections, expand access to outdoor recreation and support economic development throughout the region.
Virginia’s First Gentleman, Adam Spanberger, delivered the keynote address.
“In my travels across the Commonwealth, Virginians keep telling me that they’re looking for opportunities to spend time in nature and connect with their community. The Fall Line Trail does both beautifully. I’m especially excited that this trail will one day connect nearly a hundred schools, creating healthier, more active opportunities for students across the region,” said Spanberger.
“The Fall Line Trail represents what is possible when communities and transportation partners work together toward a shared vision,” said Dale Totten, Richmond District Engineer at VDOT. “Today’s groundbreaking is an important milestone, but the real impact will be measured in the connections this trail creates for residents, families, businesses and visitors for generations to come.”
The southern section is expected to be completed in the winter of 2028. The northernmost Fall Line Trail segments are already open, including in the Town of Ashland, Hanover County and trail sections in Henrico County.
About the Fall Line Trail: The Fall Line Trail is a planned 43-mile regional shared-use trail connecting the Town of Ashland to the City of Petersburg through Henrico County, Hanover County, Chesterfield County, the City of Richmond and the City of Colonial Heights. The trail will connect neighborhoods, communities, natural spaces and destinations across Central Virginia, providing opportunities for walking, bicycling, recreation and community connection.
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