The Whitley Road hike and bike trail is now open for use in Keller, according to city officials.

The expansion connects the pedestrian trail between Rapp Road and Bear Creek Parkway on the east side of Whitley, providing walkers, runners and cyclists a safer path to Bear Creek Park. The $283,800 project began in May and includes a 10-foot trail from where the existing sidewalk ends outside the West Park neighborhood. The trail also provides easier access to Old Town Keller, according to city officials.