Trail Work Underway on Old Adams Road at Mount Greylock

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ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has issued a recreational advisory regarding trail improvement work at Mount Greylock State Reservation.

Beginning Wednesday, April 23, 2025, and continuing through Friday, May 2, 2025, trail maintenance will be conducted on the Old Adams Road Trail. The work will take place between the Cheshire Harbor Trailhead and the Jones Nose Trailhead.

According to the DCR, the trail will remain open to the public during the construction period. However, trail users may encounter delays and detours while work is in progress. The construction area will be clearly marked, and visitors are advised to exercise caution around the work zone and any large equipment present.

The affected area is the Old Adams Road Trail within Mount Greylock State Reservation. The work is scheduled from Wednesday, April 23, 2025, to Friday, May 2, 2025.

 

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Adams' Park Street Bridge Weight Restrictions Change

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
ADAMS, Mass. — Traffic patterns downtown are anticipated to change because of the state's decision to downgrade the weight limits for the Park Street bridge. 
 
The state Department of Transportation informed the town of the load rating change for the 16.7-foot girder bridge at the end of January. MassDOT has it listed as "Center Street" bridge.
 
The state-owned bridge, over the Hoosic River, was reconstructed in 1957 and is heavily utilized for traffic on Route 8.   
 
Signage showcasing the weight restrictions will be posted sometime next week and are as follows:
  • two to three axles: 19 tons
  • four to five axles: 21 tons
  • six-plus axles: 22 tons 
  • tractor trailers: 22 tons 
Emergency vehicles will be posted as follows: single axle: 16 tons, tandem axle: 25 tons, and a gross of 35 tons. 
 
Vehicles weighing more will be detoured. 
 
Northbound traffic affected by these restrictions will be routed onto Myrtle Street through Pleasant and Depot streets to reconnect to Route 8 on Columbia Street, Town Administrator Nicholas Caccamo said. 
 
Southbound traffic will be directed onto Lime Street, then North Summer Street, and to Center Street.
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