Almost $24 million in construction funds for Phases 2A, 2B, and 2C have been recommended by the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) over the next four years. The Draft 2014-2017 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) released in May for public comment is expected to be finalized by the end of June.
| BFRT Segment | Distance | Towns | Construction Start Year | Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 2A | ~4.9 miles | Acton, Carlisle & Westford | 2014 | $11,088,000 | Starts at current Phase 1 southern terminus, ends at Teamworks in East Acton |
| Phase 2C | ~3.0 miles | Concord | 2016 | $6,196,494 | Starts at Commonwealth Ave by Concord MCI south and ends at Sudbury border |
| Phase 2B | ~0.8 miles | Acton & Concord | 2017 | $6,681,600 | Bridge over Route 2 connecting Phases 2A & 2C |
| Total | ~8.7 miles | $23,966,094 |
This is incredible news for all who use this wonderful trail! Thank you!