BENTONVILLE -- Cyclists and pedestrians coming into the city from Bella Vista or vice versa via the Razorback Greenway will have a safer, more sustainable way to get to their destination thanks to a grant of up to about $3.5 million.

The City Council voted 8-0 Tuesday to authorize the city to enter into a grant agreement with the Walton Family Foundation to fund the relocation of Wishing Springs Trail.

The council also unanimously authorized the city to enter into a more than $3.1 million agreement with Ground Zero Construction -- headquartered in Watts, Okla. -- for construction on the trail project. The Walton Family Foundation grant will cover the agreement, which includes bridge installation.

Josh Stacey, city deputy parks director, said Friday the project will reroute the trail --

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