New Bedford's HarborWalk is a scenic, paved path atop the city's massive Hurricane Barrier, offering stunning views of Buzzards Bay, Fort Taber, and the working waterfront, connecting residents and visitors to nature and history after decades of being cut off by the barrier itself, transforming a flood defense into a vibrant recreational asset that tells New Bedford's story of resilience and maritime heritage.
The Hurricane barrier wall itself was built in the 1960s, the Hurricane Barrier is the East Coast's largest man-made structure, protecting New Bedford from devastating storm surges.
For 50 years, the barrier physically separated the city from its harbor, limiting access.
However with the addition of the HarborWalk, opened in 2015, which was a $2.3 million project to reconnect New Bedford with its maritime heart, turning a concrete wall into a public promenade.
It's the first part of "The Blue Lane," a future network of trails which including the cove walk, another pathway on top of another portion of the Hurricane barrier wall,and the planned including the upcoming RiverWalk, which I had heard mention of when we moved here in 2020, but I read recently they now have funding and are moving ahead with it, which will be a nice addition to the city.
Its a nice spot to walk, early morning when I go there initially I have it to myself and closer to sunrise, I see others out for a walk or jog and passing over the walk way.
These shots were taken on walks earlier inthe year when it was warmer, the cold is keeping me indoors for my steps each day for now.
Starting with a moody cloudy morning,
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and on another day
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when I pass by this building while on the harbor walk I can't resist catching a shot of it and the reflection in the water
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