A safe, new path in Sutton

MAT-SU — Some 45 Sutton Elementary school kids skipped and laughed recently along a new paved pathway from their school to the Sutton Library at a ribbon cutting event for the $650,000 project. Previously kids walked the small shoulder of a road as cars traveled along Chickaloon Way and Wright Way. The path, more than half a mile, creates a safe space to walk or bike between busy student locales.

Watch the video here.

The project came in under budget. Designer: Hattenburg Dilley and Linnell. Builder: Valley General Construction. Borough Project Manager Richard Antonio.

The project includes a foundation for a bus shelter at the library, and improved drainage through culvert replacements. Assembly Members Jim Sykes and Jim Colver attended. Mayor Larry DeVilbiss cut the ribbon with them. Librarian Nancy Bertels and Sutton Elementary School Principal Joshua Rockey welcomed the new path with kids. Former Assembly Member Warren Keogh attended. Keogh sponsored the path.

The project is funded through state grants and a 2011 Road Bond package. Video by Mat-Su Borough Public Affairs, producer Stefan Hinman, photos Patty Sullivan.

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