LYNN — Access and connectivity to the Lynn waterfront continue to improve, with the recent completion of a new waterfront path located behind the Clocktower Business Center the latest installment.

While the walkway is less than a quarter-mile long, it starts at the Lynn Ferry Terminal and connects to a path built as part of the Breakwater North Harbor apartments at the former Beacon Chevrolet site, which in turn connects to the Lynnway and downtown Lynn.

The paved path is landscaped, has trash receptacles, and there will be lighting installed, according to Aaron Clausen, principal planner for the City.

“This provides better connection to the waterfront and Heritage State Park and is consistent with the Waterfront Open Space Master Plan (of 2019),” Clausen said, noting there is now a continuous path from the ferry to the MBTA bus terminal on Broad Street.

The walkway was called for in the Chapter 91 license that was obtained when the Clocktower Building was redeveloped. The total cost for the project was $1.7 million funded entirely by Clocktower Development Corporation with no cost to the City to build it.

“We are excited to have fulfilled our commitment to get this integral part of the pathway completed,” said Ed Schatz, president of Clocktower Development Corporation. “Now we hope to see local residents enjoy this expanded access to Lynn’s waterfront.”

Mayor Jared Nicholson said, “Expanding access to the waterfront has been a priority for us and this is another step in that direction. We want to make it as functional and convenient as possible for residents, visitors, and commuters. Now you can easily walk from downtown Lynn to the ferry. This is another sign that the waterfront we envisioned is coming together as we hoped.”

EDIC/Lynn Executive Director James Cowdell said, “With the overwhelming success of the ferry, we continue to try to improve access for commuters and residents. This new connection to the waterfront contributes to that effort.”