MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — Work has officially gotten underway on a project that will help create a trail system in Rutherford County.

Murfreesboro leaders want the Town Creek project to enhance the entrance of the downtown area.

The project has been split into two phases. Phase one of the project will involve several utility improvements and opening up the channel of Town Creek. Front street and Hickerson Drive will also be repaired as part of the project. The second phase will provide walking and biking trails from the Discovery Center and Murfree Springs to Cannonsburgh Village and the Greenway Trail System.

Town leaders said the connection will provide a safe alternative for pedestrians to travel from Murfreesboro's downtown area to the proposed Town Creek project and Historic Bottoms Corridor.

Ryan Maloney, an engineer for Town Creek Project, said their goal is to try and mimic a natural stream that's welcoming for residents and visitors.

"The creek channel's going to be a work of art at then end of the day to get it to where we want it to be for the community," Maloney told News 2.

Murfreesboro leaders said that by daylighting Town Creek, the stream would be returned to its natural condition, which will provide an environmental benefit for the community. Once the project is complete, Murfreesboro leaders hope the project will spark redevelopment of their Historic Bottoms area.

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