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New Pocatello walkway provides safe path for pedestrians looking to avoid Benton bridge

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POCATELLO — A new paved walkway connecting South 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue along the Benton Street Bridge in Pocatello is now open.

The Benton Connection Trail is 300 feet long and 10 feet wide, running parallel to Benton Street. It was funded through grants, according to a news release from the city of Pocatello.

“Benton Connection Trail is one continuous sidewalk from end to end,” the release says. “The trail features street art designed and painted by local artists and volunteers. Feature lighting has been installed along the trail, and waste receptacles will be added to the trail later this year.”

Powered vehicles are not permitted on the trail, according to city spokeswoman Marlise Irby. Anyone using a powered vehicle on the trail will be subject to citation.

The city will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the trail on Friday, Oct. 7, at 5:15 p.m. That ceremony will include live music from the ISU Jazz band and food from two local food trucks — Zombwiches and Camille’s Crepes.

Benton Connection Trail, before and after
Before and after photos of the Benton Connection Trail. | Courtesy city of Pocatello

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