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Monday, September 29, 2014

Restoration of Blue Ridge Tunnel to Begin

Nelson County:
“Nelson County officials announce that a contractor has been selected for Phase I of the rehabilitation and trail project for the Blue Ridge Tunnel.

Fielder’s Choice Enterprises, Inc. from Charlottesville, Virginia, has been awarded the contract.

Phase I encompasses the parking area and trailhead near the old Afton Depot and the construction of a pedestrian and bicycle trail along the original rail bed for approximately 3400 feet to the East Portal of the 1850s tunnel.

Work will is set to begin Monday, Sept. 29, and is scheduled to be completed by February 2015.”
~Writes Charlottesville NewsPlex

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