The City of Charlotesville has finalized property purchase and easements along the west side of Moores Creek, which will allow for a new connection between Sunset Road and Old Lynchburg Road. This provides a permanent trail to Azalea Park, replacing the former RT route on the opposite side of the creek that was closed a couple of years ago. Some temporary markers are already in place, but improvements and signage will come later in the year. This new property, coupled with an easement from the Eagles Landing apartments, will close a major gap in the Trail though southwest Charlottesville.