Alpine Road Walking Path Completed Near Harlem

The Village of Machesney Park, along with Harlem School District 122, hosted a ribbon cutting event on Monday, Nov. 21, to commemorate the cooperative efforts that have resulted in the completion of the North Alpine Road Multi-Use Path. Construction crews commenced construction on the new multi-use path along Alpine Road in mid-summer. The path runs north and south between the Lowe’s on Route 173 to an area just north of the Schnuck’s at Harlem and Alpine Roads. Improvements have also been made within the Harlem High School Campus, and the Village has worked closely with District 122 in coordination of the project. The project was funded by the Village of Machesney Park and by a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant secured by the Village through the Rockford Metropolitan Agency for Planning. The path is considered a major link between the Willow Creek Path and the Rock River Recreational Path and will enhance pedestrian safety in the area, particularly for students walking to Harlem High School.