[SAMPLE] Utica Harbor Point Boardwalk Phase II Opens to Public
Expands direct waterfront access along the historic Erie Canal harbor and connects North Genesee commercial corridors to the Empire State Trail.
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Utica officials opened the second phase of the Harbor Point promenade this morning, completing a 1,200-foot pedestrian boardwalk along the canal harbor basin. The public walkway features low-glare LED illumination, benches crafted from native oak, and bicycle parking stations.
The project connects directly to the Empire State Trail spine, making it easier for downtown workers and visitors to walk between Baggs Square and North Genesee Street without navigating high-speed arterial vehicle traffic.
Public access is free and open daily from dawn to dusk. Off-street parking is available at the newly paved Harbor Lock Road lot with no permit or meter fees required.