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Central Iowa bicyclists will soon have easier access to the area s hundreds of miles of trails.
Norwalk recently broke ground on a 2.4 mile, $2.66 million paved trail that will connect with the Great Western Trail northwest of the city in Polk County. Carlisle, Des Moines and Warren County will start construction in 2023 on a 3 mile, $2.8 million connection-trail that will bridge the gap between the 11-mile Summerset Trail and the greater central Iowa trail system.
Both projects, when complete, could potentially bring more commerce to all communities adjacent to the trails, according to local government officials.
Norwalk eases travel of local bikers