Heads up, Davis cyclists and path walkers: the Aspen Greenbelt and Covell Blvd multi-use path paving is shaking things up in the area, with sections closing and detours popping up. For those navigating the outdoors amidst the clatter of construction, the City of Davis has released a tentative schedule for the project, which, surprise, hinges on Mother Nature’s whims.
Commencing with the Aspen Greenbelt's makeover beneath Bryce Lane and Saratoga Lane, mid-October has marked the start of the paving. Concrete ramps at path entrances are being constructed until Wednesday. Walking those paths after paving is an option, but some entrances might be obstructed due to ongoing work. You’ll find certain entrances and sections under construction, so a little navigating around may still be necessary.
Moving up the road where the greenbelt crosses Bryce and Saratoga, extending to Glacier Drive skirting Olympic Drive, the grind continues from mid-October through mid-November. Here, paths are expected to reopen after the paving concludes, but the catch is the entrances. While the paths beckon, those upgraded concrete entrance ramps may keep some gates locked until approximately November 18, 2024.
On the Covell Blvd front, the path stretching from Shasta to Denali Drive is scheduled for work from mid-November through the end of the month, with paving and ramp construction continuing well into the early chill of December. The final stretch from Denali Drive past the UC Davis Medical Group at 2660 West Covell will receive its facelift from early to mid-December, with hopes that all work, including entrance ramp construction, will be completed by December 18, 2024, or thereabouts.
If your daily trek is entangled in the midst of these improvements, ponder reaching out to the city's Public Info Officer, Barbara Archer, at [email protected] for a heads-up or deeper details. And for those inclined towards the digital, the full project run-down is up for grabs on the project webpage. Stay tuned, stay informed, and perhaps most importantly, plan for a little extra time on your transit trails.
