Munroe Brook Bridge Construction - July 15, 2006

Conceived and planned and by FoAGM and neighborhood residents.
Publicity and support by the Lexington Conservation Stewards.
Tools and expertise by the New England Mountain Bike Association.
Funding by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and donations from private citizens.

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Before picture of bridge site.

Safety instruction

Raw materials being measued for cutting.

Cutting to size.

Getting ready to move a 24' 600 lb beam.

First half of carry gang.

Second half of carry gang.

Inching the beams across the brook.

First crossing.

Manuevering the beam in place.

Far side crew.

Placing the two main beams as seen from the far side.

Nearside ramp completed.

Installing the railing.

The finished bridge.