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DCR endorses the Eversource power reliability project, specifically buried, which requires Eversource to work cooperatively with DCR to accelerate the trail build. This saves DCR an estimated $6-$10 million in trail construction costs. At the same time, Eversource now officially prefers this buried route specifically, despite the significantly lower cost to build overhead lines. Three months previously in January, the MBTA had entered an options agreement with Eversource for this easement, requiring a buried route to minimize tree clearing, although this meant sacrificing $2 Million in MBTA revenue.

DCR notes Eversource will create a gravel base for the trail, and will build pedestrian bridges and a tunnel.

"The development of a multi-use rail trail in this area will provide the missing link in the regional MCRT, from downtown Sudbury, past New England farmland and forests, to the Assabet River Rail Trail in Hudson, and the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (Lowell to Sudbury). This rail tail is a unique opportunity to provide public open space, promote regional connectivity and local commerce, encourage outdoor recreation and the health benefits derived therefrom, and inspire environmental and historic appreciation."

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