Construction has begun at the Blackstone Gorge to make improvements to the overlook adjacent to the scenic historic dam.

The project is a result of the partnership between the Heritage Corridor, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MADCR) and the Blackstone River Watershed Association (BRWA).

The "facelift" at the Gorge includes a new, handicapped-accessible trail, slope stabilization, river access improvements, landscaping, fencing and interpretive signage.

Construction began in October and should be completed in December. Signs and additional landscaping will be finished in the spring, in time for the new paddling season. An interpretive sign at the overlook will inform the public about the history of the area and a second wayside sign will provide paddlers with information about the Blackstone River. When finished, this work completes the park improvements that started with the construction of the parking area by MADCR and the Corridor in 2002.