Work starts on multi-use path to Starkey park

Construction began this week on a multi-use path that gives bicyclists and pedestrians a link from New Port Richey to Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, where people can then reach the Suncoast Trail. The project extends from Congress Street, east along Massachusetts Avenue and to Starkey Boulevard along DeCubellis Road. The path is being built on the south side of the roadway in three phases - Congress Street to Rowan Road, Rowan Road to Little Road and Little Road to Starkey Boulevard. The project is expected to finish in June. The $579,000 project is being funded with federal stimulus dollars.