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| Phase I of the multi-use recreational WOW Trail in Laconia, NH |
HEB's Civil Group is moving
into final design activities of Phase II of the Laconia
Winnipesaukee-Opechee-Winnisquam (WOW) Trail. The second phase of the
multi-use recreational pathway will extend the existing 1.3 miles of Phase I trail construction
in central Laconia south to the Belmont/Laconia town line. Phase II will continue within the railroad
right-of-way from the former train station (except utilizing the existing wide sidewalk along the Fair St.
Bridge). Phase II will connect with another existing trail beginning near the Belmont Town line. Phase I of the WOW Trail was the
first such rail with trail constructed along an active rail line in New
Hampshire.
Phase II of the pathway will
consist of 1.1 miles of scenic trail and will
include a small bridge over Durkee Brook in addition to
several sections of boardwalk to minimize impacts
to existing drainage courses and wetlands. Phase II of the trail will be 10’-wide for
the majority of its length and be constructed with a paved surface.
Final design activities will continue through the winter, with construction
expected to begin in the Fall of 2014.
Labels: WOW Trail Phase II