PORTSMOUTH — The Pease Development Authority will hold a formal grand opening on Oct. 2 of the new 1.5-mile multi-use parth that connects the tradeport to Route 33 and Portsmouth Avenue.

PORTSMOUTH — The Pease Development Authority will hold a formal grand opening on Oct. 2 of the new 1.5-mile multi-use parth that connects the tradeport to Route 33 and Portsmouth Avenue. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. along the path at the entrance to the Pease Golf Course. The public is invited to attend. Peter Loughlin, of the PDA board of directors, promoted the path and worked to secure a federal Transportation Enhancement Grant that provided the majority of the project’s funds. Additional funding was provided by the PDA, N.H. Department of Transportation, the city of Portsmouth and town of Newington, the Tenants at Pease association, Seacoast Area Bicycle Routes, Long Term Care Partners, Redhook Brewery/Craft Brew Alliance, Peter Loughlin, Service Credit Union and Bike to Work Day commuters.