Public Now Has More Access to Weston Aqueduct

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) and the Town of Framingham are working together to ease the no trespass restrictions on selected sections of the Weston and Sudbury aqueducts in Framingham.

The MWRA has agreed to allow limited public access in communities with responsible management programs.

Framingham was among the first communities to successfully meet these requirements, beginning the Weston Aqueduct Walking Trail Pilot in October 2012.

Public access and approved use is now permitted on the section of the Weston Aqueduct running east from Elm Street to the Wayland Town Line/Sudbury River.

The MWRA has removed the no trespassing signs and installed a safe pedestrian opening.

And the Department of Public Works has completed a formal pedestrian crossing where the Weston Aqueduct intersects with Elm Street, and the Park Department will be installing additional trail signage.

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Weston aqueduct file photo