North Berkeley Rail Trail plans move to bid phase

by Trish Rudder

Progress has been slow to build the North Berkeley Rail Trail (NBRT), but the contractor bidding process has finally begun.

The West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) is looking for contractors to design and build the trail by using the 30% design produced by HDR, Inc., said NBRT committee member Rebecca MacLeod.

The bids are to be opened December 12, 2023.

The 2.2 mile trail will begin at the historic Berkeley Springs…