Massachusetts Turnpike Authority

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Granite Rail Quarry

East end of Granite Rail Quarry, looking west towards Little Granite Rail Quarry. In the distance, the contractors can be seen placing sand and topsoil on top of the clay cap. They're preparing to hydroseed the quarry surface.