Loop Trolley Construction Completed; Testing in December
Date Posted: November 28, 2016
Posted In: Projects,
From St. Louis Public Radio: All major construction on the Delmar Loop Trolley has been completed.
Trolley construction began March 2015. The final path of the trolley circles more than two miles from the western end of The Loop and through Forest Park near the Missouri History Museum.
Staff will also begin moving into the refurbished building that will house the new headquarters and maintenance facility.
This move is bringing new life to a vacant property, the former Delmar High School at 5875-89 Delmar.
With the track fully laid, the project is on schedule for a spring debut but people may begin seeing trolley cars run soon.
The months-long testing process could start as early as December when the first cars are delivered.
Joe Edwards, who owns several properties in the Delmar Loop, chairs the Loop Trolley Transportation Development District. He says the thorough safety testing is crucial and lengthy but people can also enjoy a first look at the trolley.