Transportation
Clipper City Rail Trail Extension Update
City Hall, 60 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950
Progress
Design refinements for the northern segment are complete. Utility coordination continues with abutters. Temporary trail detours are signed along Merrimac Street during weekend work.
Community Input
A public open house is scheduled for July 23 at City Hall. Comments may also be submitted through the Contact page.
Project scope
The Clipper City Rail Trail extension advances a multi-use corridor connecting downtown Newburyport with neighborhoods and regional trail links. Final design details and construction phasing are coordinated through the Planning and Public Services departments.
Public information
Residents can review maps and meeting materials as they are posted under News and at City Hall. Questions about property abutters, construction windows, or temporary detours should go to Public Services during business hours.
Next steps
Watch for Finance Committee and City Council calendar items related to funding authorizations. Trail users should follow posted closures once construction begins.