Dallas set to break ground on major trail project enhancing urban connectivity

Dallas, Texas – The City of Dallas is set to break ground this evening on the Trinity Strand Trail Hi-Line Span, a major infrastructure project aimed at expanding pedestrian connectivity and encouraging economic growth in the Design District.

The ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 1998 Hi Line Drive. The project, with a total investment of $8.8 million, involves building a new pedestrian bridge that will connect the Trinity Strand Trail to both the Circuit Trail and the Katy Trail, creating a continuous and accessible urban trail network.

Enhancing Public Space and Economic Opportunity

In addition to the pedestrian bridge, the project will include a lookout plaza featuring a shade structure, landscaping, public art, and lighting. The design supports both recreational and aesthetic goals, while also contributing to broader community engagement in the area.

The initiative is a collaboration between the City of Dallas, the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, and the City of Dallas Office of Economic Development. Funding is provided by the Design District TIF District, highlighting a public-private commitment to neighborhood improvement.

Leaders Participating in the Groundbreaking

The event will include remarks and participation from several city and community leaders:

• Omar Narvaez, Dallas City Councilmember, District 6

• Arun Agarwal, President, Dallas Park and Recreation Board

• Timothy Dickey, Park and Recreation Board, District 6

• Sue Hounsel, City of Dallas Office of Economic Development

• Mike Kutner, Vice Chair, Design District TIF Board; member of Friends of Trinity Strand Trail

• Vipin Nambiar, Managing Partner, Dallas Design District

This project aims to support a more connected, walkable, and vibrant Dallas—reinforcing the Design District’s identity as a destination for business, recreation, and urban life.