Urban Indiana

Monon South Trail construction to begin next year


After years of fundraising, construction will begin for the Monon South Trail next year. The rail trail will span 62.3 miles, starting in New Albany, Ind., and ending in Mitchell. 

Rick Driestadt, former telegraph operator and dispatcher for the Monon railroad, said building a trail along the railroad will help people learn more about its history through signs and pictures. He thinks the trail will give people another reason to visit southern Indiana and go to different shops and restaurants.

"The railroad was actually dormant for the last 10 years or so," Dreistadt said. "It's an area that needed revitalization." 

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