Your Stories Q&A: Is construction starting on the final phases of Loop the Lake trail around Onondaga Lake?
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Viewer Question: I see crews working near the Loop the Lake trail near Destiny USA, are they planning to finish the trail?
It's a question that's been asked for years: When will the Loop the Lake trail finally be completed?
We may not have an exact date, but an Onondaga County spokesperson said the project is a priority and they're in the process of taking core soil samples, so they can extend the trail.
The soil samples are being taken around Murphy's Island, on the south end of the lake, near Destiny USA. The samples are required by state and federal agencies before construction can begin.
Murphy's Island, has been attracting bald eagles for years. The water near the island doesn't freeze during the winter because of the warm water coming from the nearby wastewater treatment plant. It's become a habitat for the eagles to roost during the winter.
Due to the area being a wildlife oasis, the project has had considerable oversight.
The spokesperson said there are two more phases left to complete the 12-mile loop.
What's left is to connect Onondaga Lake Park to the trailhead on Murphy's Island. It's about a 2.3-mile stretch, according to the county.
A county spokesperson said there's no set timeline for construction; however, in a press release sent earlier this spring, the county's Department of Transportation stated construction was scheduled to start in 2027.
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