Wrangell Sentinel -

A second federal grant of $450,000 has given the borough enough money to start work and complete the long-planned extension of the popular Mt. Dewey Trail.

Construction likely will begin this year, according to Parks and Recreation Director Kate Thomas.

The project’s estimated completion date is August, according to a timeline presented to the borough assembly last month by Amber Al-Haddad, capital facilities director.

The trail extension project, which would link the existing trail to Airport Road, as well as connect the Volunteer Park Loop Trail to Ishiyama Drive, has received $450,000...