By Robert Oliver (Contributor)

At long last, work has begun on the pedestrian trail connecting Gallatin and Galloway Streets NE across Fort Circle Park east of the Fort Totten Metro station. I noted work was imminent in this post. On July 11, 2020, a field surveyor from GORDON, a land development consulting firm, staked out the pathway.

Today, workers from Autumn General Contractors, the primary contractor, arrived to begin the construction process. I spoke to the construction supervisor, who stated that this project will be completed in 120 days or less, depending on weather conditions.

The construction supervisor stated the path will be fenced off while under construction, but the remaining parkland will not be restricted.

The National Park Service should be commended for finally addressing this longstanding community concern. By this fall, North Michigan Park and its neighboring communities will have a paved, lit, and safe path to the metro station.