The Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) is partnering with the North Carolina Department of Transportation Integrated Mobility Division (NCDOT IMD) to conduct a feasibility study for Phases 2 and Phase 3 of the Wilmington Downtown Trail. The purpose of this study is to provide a recommended alternative for the corridor.
The trail is part of a larger trail project. Phase 1 is currently in design and connects from 3rd Street to the Love Grove Bridge, with the first 0.5-mile of the trail corridor running along the former Atlantic Coast Railway and the future site of the Wilmington Rail Trail. Phase 2 connects from Archie Blue Park to Market Street (via the Love Grove Bridge or a new bridge), and Phase 3 connects from Market Street to Forest Hills Drive.
Later in 2023, the preliminary Phase 1 project documents will be available for public review, online input, and in-person input at a public meeting (date yet to be determined). Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the milestone.
Project Library
Public Meetings
Nir Family YMCA – December 5th, 2023, from 4 PM to 6 PM. 2710 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28403.
Frankie’s Outdoor Market – December 9th, 2023, from 11AM to 1 PM. 1019 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401.
Public Engagement
Round 1 of public outreach for the development of the Wilmington Downtown Trail Trail Feasibility Study took place in December 2023. Members of the public provided input through an online survey or attended public meetings to provide feedback. Thank you to all who provided input!
Next Steps
Currently options for trail alignment are being developed and opportunities for public feedback on the proposed alignment will be held in spring of 2024. More information about the upcoming public input opportunities will be provided soon.
The WMPO is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please contact us at least 48 hours in advance at 910-341-3258 or wmpo@wilmingtonnc.gov.