The Northern Stretch: Massachusetts

Work has just begun on the 28 mile long Massachusetts section of the Bikeway. In June of 2005 the Grand Opening ceremony

This former dairy farm, now known as River Bend Farm serves as a visitor center and access site for the bikeway.

was held for 2.5 miles of Bikeway that were opened to the public! The Bikeway will ultimately extend from Worcester's City Common/Union Station to the Massachusetts / Rhode Island state line. As the Bikeway extends south, it will connect several historic mill villages and the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park where remnants of the Blackstone Canal are evident. The Massachusetts section of the Bikeway will ultimately be under the management of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.

During construction, the interim on-road bikeway generally follows the Blackstone River as it meanders through six towns on its way to the Rhode Island border.

Map: Northern Stretch Overview - This link will take you to a larger map with still more detailed inserts (best viewed at 1024x768 or 800x600 resolution).

What's New - Read about the latest status of work on the bikeway.