Downtown
Trail Connection
Connecting Ship Creek Trail and the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail in Downtown Anchorage
The project is moving forward towards final design and construction!
On June 11, 2025 the Urban Design Commission approved the trail review of the new non-motorized, multi-use trail.
The project is moving forward towards final design and construction!
On June 11, 2025 the Urban Design Commission approved the trail review of the new non-motorized, multi-use trail.
The project is moving forward towards final design and construction!
On June 11, 2025 the Urban Design Commission approved the trail review of the new non-motorized, multi-use trail.
The project is moving forward towards final design and construction!
On June 11, 2025 the Urban Design Commission approved the trail review of the new non-motorized, multi-use trail.
Project updates will be available at the Downtown Renaissance Open House!
February 5, 2026
Dena'ina Center | 600 W 7th St, Anchorage, AK
1:30pm - 3:30pm
The project is moving forward towards final design and construction!
On June 11, 2025 the Urban Design Commission approved the trail review of the new non-motorized, multi-use trail.
Project No. CFHWY00586
Project Scope
The AMATS Downtown Trail Connection Project will connect the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and the Ship Creek Trail in Downtown Anchorage to form a 14-mile continuous non-motorized, multi-use corridor. This over one-mile connection will complete the most high-profile missing link identified in the Anchorage Areawide Trails Plan (1997) and is supported by the MOA Non-Motorized Plan.
The Project will provide ADA compliant non-motorized access to the small boat launch and maximize utility and safety. The Downtown Trail Connection Project will go through the Municipality of Anchorage's trail review process with community involvement, Parks and Recreation Commission and approval by the Urban Design Commission.
Project Documents
The concept documents above were presented at the first public open house, focusing on project scoping, on August 10, 2022. The project schedule shown on the Fact Sheet has been updated as of April, 2025. The MOA Trail Review documents include detailed design drawings.
Schedule
April 10, 2025
April 15, 2025
April 17, 2025
April 24, 2025
May 7, 2025
June 11, 2025
February 5, 2026
Summer 2026
MOA Parks & Recreation Commission Review
Anchorage Transportation Fair
Government Hill Community Council Update
South Addition Community Council Update
Downtown Community Council Update
Urban Design Commission Trail Review at 65% Design
Click here to view the Planning Department Trail Review Staff Report
Project Updates at Downtown Renaissance Open House
Construction anticipated to begin dependent on funding availability and completion of the railroad bridge over Ship Creek.
For more information on the AKRR Ship Creek Bridge replacement click here