CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The City of Clarksville held a groundbreaking ceremony of the Red River Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday to celebrate the long-anticipated project, which looks to create a connection across the Red River and link several miles of Clarksville’s greenway trails.

Once complete, the bridge will connect the Red River East and Austin Peay State University trails to the Pollard Road Trail. A city press release says that this will result in approximately 11 miles of continuous greenway.

“This is an exciting, landmark moment in the life and history of our outstanding Clarksville Parks & Recreation Department, and all residents and visitors served by it,” said Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts. “We have found a creative way to connect distinct areas of our city by way of the Red River. Those who traverse this new pedestrian bridge and the newly connected Greenway will be exposed to the natural beauty of Clarksville in a whole new way.

“As we celebrate this moment, it’s important that we remember, and express great appreciation for the vital role that former mayor Kim McMillan played in applying for grant funds to enable this project. Those monies were awarded to the city shortly after I began my first term in office,” Pitts said.

The project comes out to $5.8 million, and it’s being funded by TDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program, which is covering 80% of the construction, the construction engineering inspection, as well as the TDOT oversight engineering costs, said the release.

Two sections of the Clarksville Greenway are now closed to accommodate for construction. These sections will remain closed until the completion of the project, which is anticipated for March 2026. Closure signage along the trail has also been installed as a safety measure during construction.

  • South side closure: From the lift station to the Kraft Street bridge (near where the Greenway meets APSU’s trail).
  • North side closure: From the Water Treatment Plant to the end of the trail at the river.

“Once this bridge is complete, people will be able to travel from Downtown Clarksville to Tiny Town Road without getting into vehicle traffic,” said Clarksville Parks & Recreation Director Jennifer Letourneau. “This is a transformational project for how residents experience the outdoors in our city.”

For more information and future updates, visit ClarksvilleParksRec.com.

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