Longleaf Trace 2016 New Beginnings

Hattiesburg, Miss. - Residents near the Longleaf Trace will have a chance to experience some new opportunities on the trail in 2016.

Currently, phase three is in the works as workers are linking the Southern Miss Gateway to Main Street.

City officials said bids will be accepted for a project for a trail that will join the Train Depot to Chain Park.

Mayor DuPree said bids for phase four will be accepted in the first quarter of 2016.