Souhegan River Pedestrian Trail

BETA provided complete construction engineering services for this pedestrian trail that follows along the Souhegan River and through a former dam and mill complex, including full-time resident observation and construction administration services. This trail crosses under the existing arch bridge that carries US Route 3 over the Souhegan River, and it also passes over an area containing contaminated soils. Approximately 200 feet of the trail consists of a concrete boardwalk structure.

Construction observation was performed in accordance with NHDOT standards, including daily field reports and daily quantity book calculations. Construction administration included pay requisition reviews and approvals, bi-weekly meeting facilitation, and construction schedule reviews. BETA followed all of the Office of Federal Compliance procedures, including payroll reviews, worker interviews, and ensuring Davis-Bacon wage rates were used.

BETA personnel also reviewed the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, Invasive Species Control Plan, and weekly erosion control reports, and conducted field visits to inspect the erosion control. Specially trained BETA personnel monitored the excavation and filling of the areas with known hazardous soil materials to ensure safe compliance with the hazardous waste specifications and permits.

This project received federal funding through a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant administered through the NHDOT Local Public Agencies (LPA) program.