Tunnel Lighting Project Completion Marked

State Rep. Tim Ackert joined with legislative colleagues, local advocates and representatives from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the CT Department of Transportation (CTDOT) officials to mark the completion of the installation of overhead lighting in a 400-foot tunnel along the Hop River State Park Trail that is situated within Bolton Notch State Park.

This new lighting will allow for improved visibility for the many visitors who utilize the trail for walking, running, cycling and the like. The lighting will turn on and off in conjunction with available daylight and will mirror posted park hours of operation. Many thanks to everyone who came together to successfully advocate for this upgrade along the Hop River State Trail.

According to DEEP, The Hop River State Park Trail follows a former railroad corridor for more than 20 miles through the towns of Manchester, Vernon, Bolton, Coventry, Andover, and Columbia. The trail connects several of Connecticut’s treasured natural areas, including the Belding Wildlife Management Area in Vernon, the Town of Vernon’s Valley Falls Park, and Bolton Notch State Park.