Third Street will be closed permanently to vehicle traffic starting Wednesday, April 6 at 9 a.m. for the construction of the Park Avenue Connector Trail. It will reopen for non-vehicular public use in winter 2022. Cypress Garden Lane and Scenic Highway may be used as alternate routes.
The Park Avenue Connector Trail is a 3000-foot multiuse trail that connects Lake Wailes Park to the historic downtown district at Scenic Highway and E. Crystal Avenue.
Key components of the trail include:
- Multiuse trail
- Scenic overlook
- Contemporary landscaping
- Trail lighting
- Parallel parking
- Calming zone