Laurel Marsh/Hockanum River Linear Trail Crossing & Parking Lot

  • Project typePedestrian Safety Improvements
  • Project scheduleAugust 2025 to November 2025
  • Contractor nameB & W Paving and Landscapes LLC
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General Project Information

The Town of Manchester Department of Public Works, Engineering Division proposes to install at Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon also known as an R.R.F.B at the proposed multi-use path mid-block crossing in the vicinity of the Town owned parcel and parking area located on/at #864 Middle Turnpike West and #951 Middle Turnpike West, in the Town of Manchester. Other appurtenant work includes installation of sidewalks, sidewalk ramp(s) to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, installation of multi-use path, installation of pedestal foundations, restoration of lawn areas, and traffic control.

Project also includes replacement of the Laurel Marsh Trail Parking Lot on the south side of Middle Turnpike West. Other appurtenant work includes new ADA sidewalk connections & ramps, accessible parking space with aisle, new illumination, replacement of existing timber rail, bioswale/infiltration trench for stormwater runoff, restoration of lawn areas, and traffic control.

This work is funded through the "Laurel Marsh Enhancements" Program under the Department of Public Works Capital Budget for FY 2022 and through a Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Grant.  

Location

847 Middle Turnpike W Manchester, CT, Manchester, CT   View Map

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