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Thanks to the advocacy from MassBike, Friends of Northampton Trails, Senator Jo Comerford's Office, and local commuters, there is now a new detour to help trail users safely navigate the trail closure under Route 9.

In addition to a new paved pathway & barriers along the construction zone to increase safety, a detail officer will be stationed at the crossing from 6A-6P, 7 days a week, until the tunnel is reopened.

We heard from many of you with concerns about bicycle and pedestrian safety during the month-long closure of the Norwottuck Rail Trail in Hadley, from the trail tunnel under Route 9 to Maple Street, while MassDOT completes a key portion of work on the Route 9 widening project.

We’re grateful to MassBike, Friends of Northampton Trails, and to constituents who advocated for clear, safe alternatives during the closure.

And we’re grateful to MassDOT District 2 for its responsiveness in working out a plan to ensure that bike commuters and pedestrians can still safely access this important artery during the closure.

Here are details of the alternative route MassDOT has set up during the closure of the Norwottuck Rail Trail tunnel under Route 9 in Hadley beginning on Monday, September 25:

***A temporary crosswalk has been installed to allow bicyclists and pedestrians to cross Route 9.
***Police detail will be stationed at the Route 9 crossing from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., 7 days per week until the tunnel is reopened.
***After crossing Route 9, bicyclists and pedestrians will be able to follow a designated path separated by a fence from the construction zone.
***The alternative route will reconnect with the Norwottuck Rail Trail just past the construction zone (across the street from just past the entrance to the Pulse Cafe.)
***Signage marking the detour will be installed by the end of Tuesday, September 26.

On Thursday, May 18th at 6pm join Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) and Friends of Northampton Trails (FNT) for an educational bicycle ride through the Mill River watershed in Northampton!

The ride will follow the fish that migrate up the Connecticut River and its tributaries at this time of year. Participants are encouraged to decorate their helmets and bicycles to go along with the fish theme and we will have additional supplies to create your own fish fins or tail to attach to your bicycle.

Learn more & register at the link below

Fish Migration Bike Party This May, make like the fish and migrate with Connecticut River Conservancy and Friends of Northampton Trails!

Do you live in Easthampton and were thinking about dropping by the Northampton Bike Breakfast on May 17th?

Join The Manhan Rail Trail folks for a group bike ride from Millside Park to the bike breakfast!

The Northampton Bike Breakfast will be held on May 17th from 7:30am to 10am at Merrick Lane / Calvin Theater. A variety of bike clubs, advocates, and reps will be on-site promoting the many benefits of biking in our communities. Enjoy a free bagel, coffee, fruit, and pastries on your way to work, or to simply start your day in style.

Find more Bike Month events at https://www.baystatebikemonth.org/bay_state_bike_month_events

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