CHESTERTON, IN – 30 years after the Town of Chesterton Indiana acquired 46.37 acres of the abandoned EJ&E railroad right-of-way to create The Duneland Prairie Trail, its first and primary trail in town, community leaders, residents and the team from F.H. Paschen gathered to cut the ribbon and celebrate the completion of another important trail milestone: Phase III of the Westchester Liberty Trail.
The new 0.45-mile section of the Westchester Liberty Trail completes the final, crucial segment of Chesterton trails between South Fifth Street and 100E, linking nearly every neighborhood in the Town of Chesterton west of Indiana State Road 49.
The $1.3 million project, which began on June 2, 2025, was completed on schedule.
Construction included the installation of new concrete sidewalks, storm pipes, culverts, and a gabion basket retaining wall.
The F.H. Paschen team successfully navigated complex site conditions, including working around existing utilities and performing construction in sensitive wetland areas which required significant dewatering efforts.
“Bringing this phase of the trail to completion required careful coordination and technical skill,” said Brian Panzik, Project Manager for F.H. Paschen. “Our team worked closely with the Town of Chesterton to deliver a high-quality path that residents can safely use for years to come.”
The completion of this phase is a significant step in the town’s multi-year effort to build a comprehensive trail network. The Westchester Liberty Trail system is designed to connect neighborhoods with local parks, schools, and commercial centers, offering residents an alternative to traveling by car.
The project reinforces F.H. Paschen’s commitment to building essential infrastructure that directly benefits the communities it serves and is the latest FHP project in Indiana.
Major projects currently being led by F.H. Paschen in Indiana include a multi-year reconstruction of a portion of US-35 in LaPorte, Indiana, scheduled for completion in 2026 and the complete demolition and reconstruction of Ripley Street over 80/94 in Lake Station, Indiana.
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