Creekwalk Extension Project Phase 3

  • Project typeDesign Phase 2
  • Project valueOver $2 million
  • Project scheduleWinter 2024 to Spring 2028
  • Contractor nameC&S Engineers - Design

The Creekwalk Improvement Project Phase 3 will extend the Creekwalk by adding 3 miles of trail along Onondaga Creek from West Colvin Street to Dorwin Avenue. Once completed, the full Creekwalk will span nearly 8 miles, connecting Onondaga Lake to Dorwin Avenue. This extension will provide a vital recreational corridor along the southern half of Syracuse, while also serving as an important commuter route for pedestrians and cyclists. Additionally, new access points to Onondaga Creek will be developed as part of the Creekwalk project. The project is currently in design phase and will include public meetings and feedback from residents starting in January 2025. 

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What is Being Done?

The project involves:

  • Extending the Creekwalk to add recreational opportunities for pedestrians, cyclists and wheel chair users. 
  • Create view stations and access to Onondaga Creek. 
  • Increase use of Onondaga Creek for Kayakers and Canoers. 

The preliminary design phase will: 

  • Design route concepts.
  • Identify right-of-way needs.
  • Environmental investigations. 
  • Public meetings and input.
  • Design approval from the New York State Department of Transportation. 

 

 

Project Timeline

  1. Plan

    CLOSED 

  2. Design

    CURRENT

  3. Build

    NOT YET STARTED

  4. Complete

    NOT YET STARTED

 

Location

Onondaga Creek from W Colvin St to Dorwin Ave, Syracuse, NY   View Map

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Contact details

Cityline
315-448-CITY (2489)

Project Lead

Lead Department: Engineering

Participating Departments: Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs, Department of Planning and Sustainability and Department of Public Works

 

 

Media Contact

Sol Muñoz

Infrastructure Public Information Officer

press@syr.gov

 

Timeline

Preliminary Design Phase 

October 2024 

Public Comment Period 

January to May 2025 

Design Approval 

October 2025 

Final Design

December 2025 

Public Comment Period

July 2025

Design Completion 

Summer/Fall 2026 

Construction Start 

Spring 2027 

Construction End 

Spring 2028 

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