Crossing Status - 12/17/2007
As of December 2007, a project to provide trail users (at grade) crossing of Route 50 in Venice has been partially completed by volunteers. When completed, this crossing will eliminate the 0.6 mi long trail bypass route (on public roads) in Venice. Longer term, a new Montour Trail bridge is planned to pass over this public road intersection.

The first photo shows some of the new construction viewed from the western trail termination point looking eastward. Note that about 30 yards of old railroad rails and ties, previously leading up to the bridge structure, have been removed and replaced by a new trail surface. Also notice new safety railings and the framework of a new deck on the old bridge structure.

The second photo shows some of the new construction viewed from ground level (near Mucks Lunch) looking westward. Several concrete footer posts can be seen that will be used to support additional wooden structures. When complete, trail users will be able to safely descend from the elevated bridge structure down to ground level.