What's up with the Progress Energy Extension?

Do you know what’s up with the Progress Energy Extension in NE St. Pete? I’ve been driving by the intersection of 9th and Gandy, seeing what looks to be work on the trail, but haven’t been able to find any information anywhere online about it. Is this indeed a part of the trail – and if so, when is it expected to be completed. The planned trail runs close to HSN and I’m hoping to be able to use it for commuting.

Thanks,
Kenneth

Thanks for writing Kenneth. The Pinellas Energy Extension will eventually connect the Friendship Trail (Gandy Bridge) and continue to the northern terminus of the Pinellas Trail in East Lake/Oldsmar.

Other new Pinellas Trail extensions currently under construction include the section into downtown St. Petersburg and along the Pinellas Bayway towards Ft. DeSoto.

I haven't been able to find a timetable for these projects, but they seem to be moving along quite quickly.