OCCOQUAN, Va. — A river walk in Occoquan will be extended in hopes it will bring more visitors to the town.
The walkway along the Occoquan River allows visitors to stroll past boat docks, small shops, and restaurants like Maddigan’s Waterfront. It also provides  fishing and bird watching spots.
A planned 100-foot extension of the walk will take it underneath the busy Occoquan River Bridge that carries traffic on Va. 123.
The funding for this expansion to the Occoquan Riverwalk comes mainly from a grant from the Virginia Department of Transportation. Plans include extending the existing boardwalk to the east side of the Occoquan River Bridge, said Occoquan Mayor Earnie Porta.
The state grant for $260,000 will pay for a majority of this project, and the town has committed to a town match requirement of $65,000.
While there is no exact timeline for this expansion, the town hopes to have it built and ready for use for when the weather becomes milder next year.
“Hopefully by spring, we’ll have it in place,” Porta said.
There will be no extra boat ties or attachments and the expansion will serve as a way for residents and tourists to walk further along the Occoquan River shoreline.
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