New Greenway Phase Connects Saunders Springs to Downtown

Radcliff, KY · July 19, 2026

The air feels heavy enough to hold up the clouds this morning, but the breeze at the nature preserve should keep the early hikers cool.

📰 The Lead

The "Greenway Loop" project is moving into its most ambitious phase yet following this week’s final budget approval. This second stage will extend the existing trails from the quiet woods of Saunders Springs all the way to the commercial heart of the city along Dixie Highway. For residents, this means a safe, paved path for both recreation and commuting without having to navigate the heavy traffic of the main thoroughfares. Engineers are currently marking the route, which includes a new pedestrian bridge over the creek bed near the old mill site. Construction crews are expected to begin clearing the path by late August, marking the start of a year-long transformation for the city's trail system. The city hopes this connectivity will spur foot traffic for local shops while giving the northern neighborhoods a direct line to the park’s natural beauty.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • West Lincoln Trail Paving — Crews are finishing the final surface layer today, so expect brief lane shifts near the high school.

  • Hydrant Testing Schedule — The water department will be testing hydrants in the Pin Oak subdivision this afternoon; expect temporary pressure drops.

  • New Mural Commission — The Arts Council is seeking local artists to submit designs for the new downtown water tower project.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 84°F · Low 71°F — Overcast (29% chance of precipitation) The clouds will keep things manageable for a long walk or some light gardening.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Community Yoga in the Woods — Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, 8:30 AM Start your Sunday with a guided session surrounded by the waterfall’s mist.

  • Vine Grove: Sunday Artisan Market — Optimist Park, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM A short drive for local honey, handmade soaps, and fresh-baked sourdough.

  • Fort Knox: Family Open Swim — Anderson Indoor Aquatics Center, 12:00 PM–5:00 PM Cool off indoors with the kids; remember to bring your military ID.

  • Elizabethtown: Jazz on the Square — Public Square, 6:00 PM Pack a lawn chair for an evening of smooth brass and local food trucks.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The North Hardin Lions Club For over 50 years, this group has been the quiet engine behind local eye-care initiatives and youth scholarships. They famously maintain the community's "Sight Box" program, collecting thousands of used eyeglasses annually to be refurbished for those in need across the region.

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