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Kiewit Corporation Awarded $240M to Rebuild Creeper Trail near Abingdon

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What happened

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Last December, the U.S. Forest Service awarded Kiewit Corporation $240 million to rebuild the Creeper Trail near Abingdon. The 34-mile biking and hiking trail, a major tourist attraction in Southwest Virginia, was severely damaged during Hurricane Helene in 2024. The rebuilding project is scheduled to fully reopen next spring.

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Why it matters

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The Creeper Trail previously provided a significant economic boost to towns like Damascus. While the trail was damaged, local businesses are recovering and visitor numbers are slowly picking up. The full reopening of the trail is expected to draw large crowds to the area.

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Who's involved

  • Kiewit CorporationThe construction company awarded funds to rebuild the trail.
  • AbingdonThe town and county seat near where the trail is being rebuilt.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • AbingdonSpeculative

    Local businesses in Damascus might see increased revenue and demand as the trail fully reopens next spring.

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