The Framingham Dept. of Public Works is currently working on the East Framingham Sewer Improvements Project, a.k.a. EFSIP. Part of the project includes the construction of a sewer main under the CRT. The design of the CRT was coordinated with those for EFSIP. Sewer work within the CRT right of way has been completed. Paving will be done in 2012. Amenities for the trail will be funded with TIP money, set for 2013.
Please note, the trail is closed. Please respect the 'trail closed' signs that have been posted. Thank you.

For many years, TJX has hired Framingham police to direct traffic during the evening at 500 Old Connecticut Path. It believes that the time is right to install traffic signals at its driveway and coordinate it with the signalized crossing for the rail trail. As a result, TJX has paid for several options having signals for the trail and their driveway and the necessary traffic signals and road improvements. The Framingham Rail Trail Committee selected the option that preserved the proximity of the trail crossing to the trail, moved the TJX driveway closer to the rail trail, thereby eliminating the need for a complicated system of traffic signals. The cost for the recommended plan was the median value. Framingham's Traffic and Roadway Safety Committee met and will recommend the same option to the Board of Selectmen since the latter, in their capacity as Road Commissioners, need to approach this project. TJX has decided not to contribute the approximately $70K additional to fund this option. Framingham will revisit the whole Old Connecticut Path crossing issue when it meets with MassDOT over the design of the CRT.

Two years ago, a redevelopment plan for the former State Lumber site at the corner of School and Concord Sts was approved by the Framingham Planning Board. This site is located at the northern terminus of the trail. The applicant has met with the Planning Board with modifications to the original plan. We look forward to this development.

On Nov. 23, 2009, the Natick Cochituate Rail Trail Advisory Committee, together with its design consultants at Fay, Spofford & Thorndike presented a conceptual design for the Natick portion of the trail. Approximately 50 people showed up.