Burke Gilman Trail construction complete

The new Lyon Creek Bridge
Photo by Jerry Pickard

On Friday, February 10, 2012, King County announced the completion of the renovation of the Burke Gilman Trail through Lake Forest Park, took down the construction barriers, and declared the trail open for business.

The much-hated bicycle detour through City streets will no longer be necessary. King County anticipates holding an official grand re-opening event later in the spring.

Construction zone
Courtesy King County Parks

The redevelopment project improved the safety of the trail by widening it to a 12-foot trail with soft surface shoulders, enhancing traffic controls, intersection and crossing treatments, and installing lighting and other trail amenities. Other upgrades include a new stormwater system, retaining walls, slope stabilization, replacement of the Lyon Creek Bridge, and installation of native vegetation.

Funding for the Burke-Gilman Trail Redevelopment Project was provided in part by the 2008-2013 King County voter-approved Open Space and Trails Levy.

Questions or comments can be sent to the King County Parks department here.