BLACKSTONE- BLACKSTONE RIVER BIKEWAY RAILTRAIL CONSTRUCTION (PHASE 1, SEGMENT 2)

The project is Segment 1/ Phase 2 of the Blackstone River Greenway. This 0.45 mile segment will extend the Phase 1 segment from the St. Paul Street bridge (B-13-007) in Blackstone to the Massachusetts/ RI border. The proposed Greenway will be a 10 foot paved path with 2 foot shoulders, drainage swales, as needed. Railings and landscaping will be constructed as needed. A spur will be constructed near the existing Blackstone River levee to provide a lookout area over the Blackstone River. Two viaducts will require rehabilitation as a part of the project. Bridge No. B-13-027 which is a seven span concrete stone masonry viaduct and Bridge B-13-031 a single-span concrete and stone masonry arch viaduct. Due to poor drainage, both viaducts require repairs to correct the concrete facades, and the top area.