FAIRHOPE, Alabama-Construction began Jan. 23 on more than a mile of sidewalks on Greeno Road.

This new 6-foot-wide sidewalk will be located on the east side of Greeno Road beginning at Spring Run Drive and running south to Southland Drive near the entrance into the Southland Subdivision, according to a city news release

"This fully ADA compliant sidewalk project will link to the existing sidewalk system at Spring Run Drive and will enhance safe travel for pedestrians to and from businesses located on the East side of Greeno Road, students walking to Fairhope High and Fairhope Middle Schools and residents of the Southland Subdivision," the release stated. "Also, students walking east on the Twin Beech Road sidewalk will cross Greeno Road and then proceed south on the new access towards both schools. The new sidewalks will also include highly visible thermoplastic pedestrian crossings at roadways and federally mandated retro-reflective pedestrian signage."

The 1.5 mile-long project valued at $260,485.85 is being funded by the Alabama Department of Transportation through its Transportation Enhancement Program, the release stated.

Design engineering was provided by Thompson Engineering; contract construction will be provided by low bidder C. Thornton, Inc. from Mobile; and project management and coordination will be provided by Ken Eslava with the city of Fairhope, according to the city.

"Sidewalk projects of this nature continue the Fairhope tradition of providing safe access for pedestrians to our schools, churches and businesses," the release stated.

The news release did not indicate an anticipated completion date of the project.