The Elwha River Pedestrian Bridge - Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) Link project will construct the key 792' pedestrian bridge connection over the Elwha River and restore 12,000 linear feet of former railroad grade into an ADA accessible multi-user regional trail. This bridge and trail segment will link 30 miles of existing ODT east of the Elwha River with the newly constructed 20 miles of ODT "Adventure Route" west of the Elwha River. In addition to linking two existing segments of regional trail, the pedestrian bridge will provide outstanding views of the spectacular Elwah River Valley. The ODT will eventually cross the North Olympic Peninsula from Port Townsend to Forks.

Engineering and permitting are complete for a 14-foot-wide pedestrian bridge to be located below the vehicle bridge deck. This is the most cost efficient and expedient way to get ODT users across the Elwah River. The County has secured the funding necessary for the vehicle bridge, but due to rising construction costs is falling short of the estimated funds needed for the pedestrian portion of the project. WWRP funding is vital to accomplishing this project, as the pedestrian portion of the bridge will be deleted from bid documents if funds cannot be secured. If funded, construction is scheduled for late Summer 2007, with completion in Spring 2008.