2008 Rail Trail Construction
The first two major construction projects on the Goffstown Rail Trail occurred during the fall of 2008. The projects were funded primarily through two Recreational Trails Program grants, with work done by John Neville Excavating. The first project was a stretch of trail heading east from Moose Club Park Road, and the second was a section in front of, and heading eastward from the Parks & Rec building.
To wrap up the second project, the Friends of the Goffstown Rail Trail constructed a small bridge at the eastern end. Photos of that project are here.
Before
Construction
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![Surveying the first work area](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930156060-TD7FWGHADXSJNO8LPZYH/GRT_2008_Constr_001.jpg)
Surveying the first work area
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![FGRT members observe](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930156179-POAXFT6UYB2RABLG3VNG/GRT_2008_Constr_002.jpg)
FGRT members observe
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![The trail is taking shape](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930159529-2DH67X8C811YJPRYBED1/GRT_2008_Constr_003.jpg)
The trail is taking shape
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![Views of the first finished section](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930159653-JODKJ462CA4W14JUVW07/GRT_2008_Constr_004.jpg)
Views of the first finished section
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![A railroad marker along the trail](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930160308-K0XWXACU2UDHNYRDTY0B/GRT_2008_Constr_005.jpg)
A railroad marker along the trail
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![A great autumn day](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930160439-P81U795CRGFQ1DZRSB8K/GRT_2008_Constr_006.jpg)
A great autumn day
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![People enjoy the new trail section](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930161146-AN62M3GO97LIIK6I8YMS/GRT_2008_Constr_007.jpg)
People enjoy the new trail section
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![Riding on the new trail](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930161152-DTF2YF49WYB9GTTKTOMA/GRT_2008_Constr_008.jpg)
Riding on the new trail
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![Walking on the new trail](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930161915-GUBE6MZHOZN47X76GGL0/GRT_2008_Constr_009.jpg)
Walking on the new trail
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![Construction is underway](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930161793-DQGV01EB0OP90W8ZBH5A/GRT_2008_Constr_010.jpg)
Construction is underway
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![Along the second section](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930162170-3JAGV0S2L3HPZ3UAK6BO/GRT_2008_Constr_011.jpg)
Along the second section
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![Approaching Parks & Rec](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930162376-REHS9IITQ6ILYRN1B8RM/GRT_2008_Constr_012.jpg)
Approaching Parks & Rec
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![Can’t wait for it to be finished](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930163414-VE1XVOG4TZ5C7PQB6S3Z/GRT_2008_Constr_013.jpg)
Can’t wait for it to be finished
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![The second section is done](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930163553-JOGZKJP3KMOMAK371IFJ/GRT_2008_Constr_014.jpg)
The second section is done
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![And it’s a great place for kids](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5983770f59cc68fa41f09795/1509930164216-O4UJCMRXEANEZV0HSOZ9/GRT_2008_Constr_015.jpg)
And it’s a great place for kids