New section of multi-use path under construction along Lower River Road

The Port of Vancouver USA is honored to be located in a unique and beautiful spot in west Vancouver. From the mighty Columbia River to rolling green landscapes, our home is quite a sight to behold. Recently, the port began construction on a project that will make it easier to share these incredible views with outdoor enthusiasts: an extension of our multi-use path along Northwest Lower River Road.

Construction on the path started in January 2015. By this summer, a new path to accommodate bicycles, pedestrians and others will stretch from the intersection at St. Francis Lane, Fourth Plain Boulevard and Mill Plain Road to just past the port’s administrative offices at 3103 Northwest Lower River Road.

The path is being built on the south side of, and at a lower elevation than, Lower River Road. Building at a lower elevation creates more separation between vehicles and trail users. If you take a drive past the port’s offices, you’ll see crews with our contractor, Keystone Contracting Inc., grading along Lower River Road to ensure a level path surface. Because the composition of soil changes if it’s wet, this work is weather-dependent, so crews are working hard to take advantage of recent sunny weather.

In the near future, we hope to connect this section of trail to an existing section near Farwest Steel, and eventually all the way to Frenchman’s Bar. We’re in the process of applying for grants that will cover the cost of design and construction.

Enjoying the great outdoors is one of the things we love most about working and living in Southwest Washington, and we’re excited for the opportunity to make it more accessible to the community.