The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Connecticut Department of Transportation will mark the completion of the tunnel lighting project on Hop River State Park Trail this Thursday, Dec. 4, according to the organizations.
The event kicks off at 10 a.m. at the Hop River State Park Trailhead, according to a statement, which is located at the Bolton Notch State Park entrance in Bolton.
Teens walk through a huge cut along the Hop River Trail within Bolton Notch State Park. The cuts in the cliff were made when railroad builders put in tracks from Waterbury to Providence. The rails are gone and a multiuse trail runs from Manchester to Willimantic.
“The project enhances visitor safety and accessibility for walkers, runners, and cyclists by improving visibility in the curved tunnel, straddled by natural rock outcrops and watercourses,” according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
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“The new lighting system is designed to operate in coordination with daylight and park hours, enhancing safety for visitors while preserving the park’s natural character,” the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection went on to say.
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Connecticut Department of Transportation will celebrate the completion of the tunnel lighting project on Hop River State Park Trail this Thursday, Dec. 4, according to a release. (Courtesy: The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection)
“The project is part of Governor Lamont’s and the State’s commitment to our State Parks and the Restore CT State Parks initiative, which strives to improve infrastructure in the State Parks so that they may be enjoyed for generations to come.”