Fishers Nickel Plate Trail Master Plan Unveiled

FISHERS, IN — The City of Fishers has unveiled the community's master plan for the Nickel Plate Trail. Last fall, the Nickel Plate Trail Master Planning Committee encouraged the community to share what they would like to see on the trail, according to the City.

In the city's quest to turn the Nickel Plate railway into a new public space "by the community," a master plan was created thanks to ideas and suggestions shared in through online suggestion box, community events, activities and think tanks, and local schools.

What's next? The City said it wants resident input on the master plan draft through March, as construction is expected to begin on the Nickel Plate Trail in Fall 2019. According to the City, the first phase of construction will include downtown Fishers from 106th Street to 126th Street, with a pedestrian tunnel under 116th Street.

More than 200 students were involved in creating the #NickelPlateTrail Master Plan, and tonight they were honored with Community Achievement Awards to thank them for their hard work #community #vibrantcity pic.twitter.com/YJq0p9u6wA
— FishersIN (@FishersIN) February 18, 2019

For more information, check out the Master Plan, project timeline and frequently asked questions.

You can also share your thoughts and keep track of the project by visiting playfishers.com/284/Track-to-Trail.

Video and image via City of Fishers