The paved trail is 10 feet wide and separated from the roadway by a fence. A short section of the trail travels along East Street in New Britain due to an underpass that is too narrow to accommodate both the roadway and the trail. The trail rejoins the CTfastrak roadway at East Street Station. A few curb ramps along the East St section have not been brought up to current Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines standard. However, there are curb ramps at each transition.
The multi-use trail is open from dawn to dusk and is not cleared of snow, ice or leaves. However, sections of the trail that provide pedestrian access from local neighborhoods to stations will be kept clear. Motorized vehicles are not allowed on the multi-use trail. Pets are allowed, but they must be leashed and under their owner’s control at all times, and owners must clean up after them.
At Newington Junction, the CTfastrak bus-only road meets up with and operates alongside Amtrak. The corridor narrows here so the multi-use trail ends at Newington Junction Station - access ramp from Chapman Street. The Capitol Region Council of Governments and CTDOT are working together to extend the trail from Newington Junction to Hartford along alternate routes.
Pets must remain on-leash at all times.
Parking is available at some of the CTfastrak stations adjoining the trail. More information on the CTfastrak website.
The trail may be accessed from any CTfastrak bus station between Newington Junction Station and Downtown New Britain Station. Parking is available at some of the CTfastrak stations adjoining the trail. More information on the CTfastrak website.
From I-84, take Exit 35 (left exit) for Route 72 east. Continue east and take Exit 1D for Columbus Boulevard. Continue west on Columbus Boulevard for 0.5 miles. At the traffic circle, take the first exit onto Bank Street. Park at the Szczesny Municipal Parking Garage, 35 Bank Street (fee required). From the garage, follow the sidewalk along Columbus Boulevard west and then turn right onto Main Street for trail access.
From Route 9 southbound, take Exit 36 (left exit) for Chestnut Street. From Route 9 northbound, take Exit 36 for Downtown New Britain. Stay right onto Columbus Boulevard. Head east. At the traffic circle, take the second exit onto Bank Street. Park at the Szczesny Municipal Parking Garage, 35 Bank Street (fee required). From the garage, follow the sidewalk along Columbus Boulevard west and then turn right onto Main Street for trail access.
From I-84, take Exit 41 and head south on South Main Street. Continue straight on West Hartford Road, then turn left onto West Hill Road. Continue straight across Willard Avenue for parking and access to the station. To access the ramp to the multi-use trail, head west across Willard Avenue and then turn left onto Chapman Street. The ramp starts on the left side of the road, about halfway through the right bend of Chapman Street.
From Route 9 southbound, take Exit 38 for Ella Grasso Boulevard towards Newington. Turn left onto Ella Grasso Road and left again onto Fenn Road. Or from Route 9 northbound, take Exit 38 for CT 175 and continue straight onto Fenn Road. Continue on Fenn Road for 1.4 miles. Turn right onto West Hill Road. Continue straight across Willard Avenue for parking and access to the station. To access the ramp to the multi-use trail, head west across Willard Avenue and then turn left onto Chapman Street. The ramp starts on the left side of the road, about halfway through the right bend of Chapman Street.
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