A jogger enjoys the sunshine and solitude of the Butler-Freeport Community Trail in September 2018. Butler Eagle File Photo

A mile-long stretch of the Butler-Freeport Community Trail between Winfield Road and Marwood Road will soon be paved — along with parking lots at each of the respective trailheads.

At a meeting Wednesday, April 12, Buffalo Township supervisors approved hiring Bankson Engineers for the paving project, which involves paving a portion of the trail located in Winfield Township, paving a new parking lot on Marwood Road and repaving the lot located near the intersection of Winfield and Helmbold roads.

“We wanted to be more accessible to those in wheelchairs, and we have a lot of nursing homes in the area. The pavement is easier (than the crushed limestone),” said Chris Ziegler, board president for the Butler-Freeport Community Trail.