The ribbon cutting ceremony for Saline County’s first completed segment of the Southwest Trail has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
County officials will celebrate the completion of Segment S8A, a roughly 2.5-mile section of trail that connects directly to Pulaski County’s existing Southwest Trail system. The segment represents the first completed portion of the Southwest Trail in Saline County and marks another milestone in the development of the planned 65-mile regional trail connecting Little Rock and Hot Springs.
The ceremony will take place near Vimy Ridge Immanuel Baptist Church, located at 12214 Germania Road in Alexander.
Parking will be available at the church. Because parking near the ceremony site is limited, attendees are encouraged to carpool. Shuttle transportation will be provided between the parking area and the ribbon cutting location.
The Southwest Trail is a multi-county project that will ultimately create a continuous paved trail linking communities across Pulaski, Saline, and Garland counties. Once completed, the trail is expected to provide new opportunities for recreation, active transportation, and tourism throughout central Arkansas.
Saline County Judge Matt Brumley and local officials invite community members, trail supporters, and project partners to attend and celebrate the opening of this important new section of the trail.
Event Details
What: Southwest Trail Segment S8A Ribbon Cutting
When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Where: Near Vimy Ridge Immanuel Baptist Church, 12214 Germania Road, Alexander, AR 72002
Arkansas Outside will continue to follow progress on the Southwest Trail as additional segments move toward construction and completion.
