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.