Braidwood approves funding application for Lighthouse Cove multi-use trail

Braidwood is pursuing state funding to develop a multi-use trail connecting several residential subdivisions with downtown Braidwood.The City Council on Oct. 27 voted to apply to the Illinois Department of Transportation for funding through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program for the Lighthouse Cove Multi-Use Trail Project.City engineering consultant Sean Kelly said the trail would connect Braidwood’s subdivisions, enabling residents to travel throughout town without having to drive.“The city is trying to get multi-use paths throughout the city to actually help convey residents safely for pedestrians,” Kelly said. “This is an area that’s been identified for years. We have a couple of subdivisions that are essentially disconnected from the city.”The proposed off-road trail would run along Illinois Route 129 (Washington Street) from Illinois Route 113 (Main Street) north to Harbor Landing, providing pedestrian and bicycle access for residents of subdivisions that currently la