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Lehigh Trail
Connection to the Town of Mendon Trail and Phillips Road was begun in
late 2004.
Connection between
Auburn and Lehigh Trails
Tree and
brush removal from Phillips Road to the connection to the Auburn Trail was
performed.
Lehigh
Trail
Connection to the Town of Mendon Trail and Phillips Road was
completed.Auburn Trail
Construction along the Auburn Trail between Main Street, Fishers and
School Street was completed.
Trolley Trail Connection
Construction of the 8-foot wide sidewalk along Rawson and School
Street to the Trolley Trail was begun and completed in Spring 2006.
Connection between Auburn and Lehigh Trails
The connection was completed by contracted forces.
Construction was halted in order to complete the
remaining right of way acquisitions and an alternate route design due to the
lack of obtaining right of way between School Street and Maple Avenue. The
alternate route will use the new sidewalk along Rawson Road and School
Street, to the Trolley Trail and then along Maple Avenue to the trailhead
adjacent to Railroad Street.
Auburn Trail
Construction Activities along the Auburn Trail between Maple Avenue and
the Farmington Town line can be expected during the 2007 Summer and Fall
seasons. Please be sure to obey all posted trail construction signs and be
aware of heavy equipment.
To view the current and completed construction, see the
Construction Status link.
Trolley Trail Improvements
As part of the alternate route determined during 2006 and 2007, the
existing Trolley Trail will receive improvements such as softer slopes up to
the railroad crossing and new asphalt overlay along the entire length from
School Street to Maple Avenue.
Landscape/Parking Areas
Construction activities for each parking area will take place as that
section of trail is being constructed. Placement of final top course,
timber curbing, and bench placement will take place at the end of the 2007
construction season and Spring of 2008.
Detailed Landscape/Parking Area drawings are displayed under the
Project Details and
Trailheads links.
Old Dutch Road
Construction activities along Old Dutch Road can be expected during the 2008
construction season. Old Dutch Road will feature a 5’ extra wide shoulder
adjacent to the roadway connecting the Lehigh Trail to the entrance of
Fishers Park. Please be sure to obey all posted trail construction signs
and be aware of heavy equipment.
Landscape/Parking Areas
Stamped Concrete plazas with benches, informational kiosks, and bike racks
will be constructed at Maple Avenue and Fisher’s Fire Hall by contracted
forces during the Spring of 2008. All of the final landscaping and
amenities, such as signage, benches, railing, and bollards will be completed
during 2008.
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