HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Work has started on Hutchinson’s newest hike and bike trail.

The state fair trail will connect with bike lanes at 23rd and Severance and then make its way to the northeast gate at the fairgrounds where it will pass through the grounds and exit just south of Gate 3 along Main Street. The trail will be closed during the fair and other selected events, but otherwise will be fully open to walkers and cyclists.

The project is being funded through KDOT’s Transportation Alternatives Program. The city will be responsible for about $114,000 of the cost.