Pride Bike Ride on Ashuwillticook Rail Trail

03:50PM / Friday, June 13, 2025Print Story | Email Story

ADAMS, Mass. — The Healey-Driscoll Administration, in partnership with local LGBTQ+ organizations, is hosting Pride Hikes across Massachusetts, including a specific event in Berkshire County.

On Saturday, June 15, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., an easy eco-ride will take place on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail in Adams. This bike ride will be co-led by Naturalists from the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission and Q-MoB.

Participants are encouraged to dust off their bikes for the event. For those needing a quick tune-up, it's recommended to arrive early. Q-MoB also offers bike rentals for individuals who do not own a bike. The meeting point for the ride is Berkshire Outfitters at 169 Grove St., in Adams.

Registration for this free event is available online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-lgbtq-pride-bike-ride-on-ashuwillticook-rail-trail-adams-ma-tickets-1281694746489?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

DCR welcomes Pride Hike participants to dress in pride colors and encourages them to wear sturdy shoes and bring bug spray, sunscreen, and water.

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Adams' Park Street Bridge Weight Restrictions Change

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:55PM / Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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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