Zeiss Construction group plans to mobilize at the Rails to Trails bridge #2 on April 15th . Completion of the project to repair damage and improve safety of the bridge is anticipated to be completed the first week of June (weather permitting). The trail, from Whitney Avenue to Old Mine Park, will be closed for the duration of the project. We recognize the inconvenience this causes our trail users but is unavoidable.
This bridge is directly beneath the Route 25 roadway. This project requires removal of the decking, replacing rotted or damaged joists and girders, as well as re-establishment of footings. This project could not be done during the winter months, as any plowing and/or sanding on Route 25 sends snow, ice, and sand onto the bridge below Route 25. The town cannot allow workers to be on the bridge during such times. The physical environment for this project is more challenging than the previous bridge project due the rocks and cliffs over which the bridge is built. When completed, the bridges connecting the trail from Whitney Ave to Old Mine Park will be safe for pedestrian passage.
We ask your patience as we continue to improve the safety of our trails for your enjoyment.