Officials from the State of Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Prince George’s County, and local advocacy groups celebrated the completion of the WB&A Trail Patuxent River Bridge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

From the press release:

“This bridge is proof of what happens when we work together across county lines,” said Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman. “By connecting the WB&A Trail, we’ve given our residents and visitors a safer, healthier way to get where they’re going while becoming part of a national network of trails. It’s a win for our environment, for regional connectivity, and for the people who will enjoy this bridge for generations to come.”

“The completion of the WB&A Trail Patuxent River Bridge is a milestone achievement for Prince George’s County residents and trail users across the state,” said Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy. “This project exemplifies the power of strong partnerships. We are proud to have collaborated with our neighbors in Anne Arundel County to deliver a resource that promotes health and recreation while providing a crucial link for several major trail systems.”

About the project:

• This project was 30 years in the making
• In 2009, the Maryland Department of Transportation identified the bridge as a critical missing link in the state’s trail network.
• Between 2010 and 2015, Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties formalized a partnership;
  • Both counties contributed matching funds for the project.
• In 2016, state bikeways funding supported the design, and in 2020, a federal Transportation Alternatives Program award provided construction funding
• Ground broke on the project in June 2023
• The project received significant support and funding from federal, state, and local partners, as well as the tireless advocacy of regional bike and trail organizations.

Open to the public since May 2025, the bridge closes a long-standing gap in the WB&A Trail, linking nearly 13 miles of continuous paths across Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties. It also strengthens three major national trail systems: the East Coast Greenway, the American Discovery Trail, and the 9/11 National Memorial Trail.