News Release

Trail Improvement Work Will Impact Access to Concord's North Bridge

Date: August 16, 2024
Contact: Jennifer Pierce, 978-505-4197

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 08-14-2024
CONCORD, Mass. – Trail improvement work on both sides of Concord’s North Bridge will require temporary trail closures to the public for the safety and protection of the park’s visitors and natural and cultural resources.
 
Beginning Sept. 3, trail users can expect closures of the path leading from the Liberty Street Parking Lot in Concord to the bridge, as well as the path leading from Monument Street to the bridge. This closure will take up to eight weeks.
 
The work will correct poor drainage and eroding trail surfaces. It is part of an approximately $27 million multi-year project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act to repair and preserve historic structures and landscapes in the park prior to the 250th anniversary of the opening battle of the American Revolution in April 2025.
 
Parking capacity will be limited at the Monument Street Parking Lot with spaces available to access the Robbins House. Tour buses will not have access to the Monument Street Parking Lot and must utilize the Liberty Street Lot. Bus parking will be limited.
 
The North Bridge Visitor Center will remain open during this time from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Restrooms are open inside the visitor center and at the Monument Street Comfort Stations. A view of the bridge can still be enjoyed from a scenic overlook at the Buttrick Gardens, adjacent to the visitor center.
 
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About Minute Man National Historical Park:
Minute Man National Historical Park protects the historic structures and landscapes associated with the opening battle of the American Revolution which occurred on April 19, 1775. Many of the historic structures and landscapes in the park stand as witnesses to the events that happened at the North Bridge and along the Battle Road as the colonists engaged with the British regulars during their retreat to Boston.
 
About the Great American Outdoors Act
The Great American Outdoors Act is part of a concerted effort to address the extensive deferred maintenance and repair backlog in national parks. Supported by revenue from energy development, GAOA’s Legacy Restoration Fund provides up to $1.3 billion per year for five years to make significant enhancements in national parks to ensure their preservation and provide opportunities for recreation, education, and enjoyment for current and future visitors.