Monday, October 12, 2009

Trail Condition Updates: Monday evening, 10/12/09

Bear Creek Trail - Silt & sand has been removed from tunnel under Creasey Springs Road. Grading started on most sections of trail, but it is still very rough. Cyclists should be extremely cautious.

MKT Trail - All tunnels cleaned of debris. The 4' foot sinkhole located in the middle of the trail between bridges 12 & 13 has been filled and barricades removed. Trail washouts between Forum and bridge 10 filled with 3-inch base rock and graded. Surface rock to be installed Tuesday. This section of MKT Trail is still rough, but much improved. Cyclists should be extremely cautious.

Lights in the MKT Providence Road Tunnel (at Flat Branch Park): Just a note that staff has installed 6 lights inside the tunnel to improve visibility during the dusk/dawn hours as well as a way to ease the transition of leaving bright daylight and entering into a dark tunnel. During flood events, the lights have a disconnect that shuts off the power. So, if you find that the lights are off, make sure you proceed with extreme caution, especially during the night hours when visibility is poor.

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