Cosmo Park Lot and Road Closures 8-2 to 8-4

Asphalt Sealing projects will result in several lot and drive closures next week at Cosmo Park. The lots in front of the Black and Gold fields at the Antimi Complex and the lot by the R/C car area will be CLOSED Monday and Tuesday August 2 and 3.

The road from the Parkside Dr traffic circle to the main North/South drive in Cosmo will be CLOSED Tuesday and Wednesday August 3 and 4. This includes the road back to the T-Ball fields.

No vehicles or pedestrian traffic will be allowed on these areas while they are closed.

This asphalt sealing is an important maintenance item to insure a long life to the pavement in these areas.

Please use the Business Loop or Schwabe entries/exits.

MKT bridge replacement #s 12 & 13

The trail is officially open the entire length from downtown Columbia to the end of the city section @ Scott Blvd. The first people to cross, when the barricades were "officially" removed, were a runner, a pair of cyclists and a couple out for a walk, they probably did not realized it, but they christened bridge #12 and the newly resurfaced trail section.

Parks and Recreation staff still have to do the following at the site, but trail users will be allowed to pass work sites:

- Seeding of native wildflowers, to be performed at all disturbed areas around bridge #12
- Finishing of improved Katy Lakes connection / turn around and switchback.
- Planning for historic bridge marker - using salvaged bridge sections
- Planning and constructing new trail head signs

Houf Construction is installing steel plates that cover the connection from the concrete to steel truss section of bridges, at bridge #12, and a little site remediation work.

The parking lot at Scott Blvd has now been re-opened.

Thank you for your patience through this project. Even though it is July the contractor has only had 78 work days applied to this project, the other 68 days have been non-worked days, due to site, or weather conditions.

MKT Trail re-surfacing bridge #12(3/4 mile West of Twin Lakes) to Scott Blvd

Even though the Hinkson Creek is running extremely high, progress on
this part of the project will not be impacted. Progress yesterday and
this morning is good and we are hoping to be finished re-surfacing by
the end of the day.

The last of the silt fence will be removed tomorrow and along with the
last barricade.
Metal plates will be installed over the gaps between the concrete
sections and wood deck sections of bridge 12 tomorrow too.

The last part of the project will be the concrete work at the Scott Blvd
parking lot that will not preclude trail users.

MKT bridge replacement #s 12 & 13

Parks and rec staff and grading contractor are on site, resurfacing
trail today. Even though blue gates have been removed, there is still
construction activity occurring, as signed. Users may enter job site
after 4:30 this afternoon. Trail work is expected to be finished
tomorrow.

Trail users entering from Katy Lake estates will need to take care at the bottom of the hill as base rock has been placed for preliminary trail access improvements to correct drainage issues to the west.

MKT Bridge #12 & #13 7-27-2010

Today: Houf Construction is working their way out of the site and Roy Richardson & Son, Parks Recreation grading contractor is on the trail re-surfacing the trail from bridge #12 to the Scott Blvd trail access.
Tomorrow: Houf Construction will be removing their equipment and performing any last minute clean up tasks. Roy Richardson & Son, Parks Recreation grading contractor will be on the trail re-surfacing the trail from bridge #12 to the Scott Blvd trail access.

The trail section will remain closed until this weekend when the Parks & Recreation Department intends to have all the temporary gates and barriers removed and have the trail re-opened for all trail users.

Please do not enter the job site over the next few days. The site is a working job site and equipment operators are not always able to see trail users.

MKT Bridge 12 Replacement

Stephens Lake Park Parking Lot Closures Tues 7/27-Thur 7/29

Asphalt Sealing projects will result in several lot and drive closures next week at Stephens Lake Park. Tuesday 7/27 to Wednesday 7/28 the Broadway entrance and upper parking lot will be closed to ALL traffic including all vehicles and pedestrian traffic. The will be no access to the park from Broadway on those days. The contractor will work to keep the perimeter trail access open but expect detours and delays.

Wednesday 7/28 to Thursday 7/29 the East parking lot and drive will be closed to ALL traffic including all vehicles and pedestrian traffic.

This asphalt sealing is an important maintenance item to insure a long life to the pavement in these areas.

Please use the lots at Old 63 0r at the Riechmann Pavilion.

MKT Bridge #12 & #13 7-23-2010...4:00p.m. update Trail Open

Enjoy your trail!!!!

As of 3:30 this afternoon the trail section between Country Wood trail access and Scott Blvd
access is open for this weekend. the trail section will be closed again on Monday morning at 7:30 a.m.

Please use caution when traveling along this section of trail as there is loose rock on the trail in preparation for resurfacing next week. Use of this trail section is at users own risk.

MKT Bridge #12 & #13 7-23-2010..Trail Section Closed

Due to work in the creek to remove the temporary crossing and approach work on the West end of bridge 12, the trail section is closed today. If the contractor is not working tomorrow then the trail will reopen. Trail users will know if the trail section is open when the blue gate, at the Country Woods access point, is open. Trail users are encouraged not to try to pass the barricades if the contractor is working. The operators have a limited field of vision and are not expecting users in close proximity to their work area.
Thank you for your co-operation!!!

We anticipate only another week or so of trail interruption through this section of the MKT trail

MKT Bridge #12 & #13 7-21-2010...Flooding Flooding Go Away

The Hinkson is still close to breaking it's banks at the job site. The trail is open to trail users at their own risk. Due care should be taken through the entire length of the work site.

The Missouri is predicated to crest this Friday between Boonville & Jefferson City so flooding on the county and state sections of both the Katy Trail and the Hinkson might be encountered.

MKT Bridge #12 & #13 7-20-2010...Rain Rain Go Away

Rain Rain Go Away....
Site remediation would still be in progress apart from the the almost 1.5 inches of rain that have fallen over the last few days. The area where Houf Construction needs to be is to the right of the bridge, approximately 6 feet under the water!

The rock from the temporary crossing will be used in the west approach to allow for an ADA trail compliant slope. Therefore, since the material is underwater, the job site operations are shut down temporarily.

The barrier to the East of the bridge is partially open for trail users to use the trail (at their own risk). Please use extreme caution and due care through this section of trail as 3" rock has been added to the rutted areas in preparation for resurfacing and is a very loose for trail surface.

We appreciate your understanding in these last few weeks of the project. We anticipate providing you with a much upgraded, safer bridge and a fresh new surface for the trail segment.

MKT Bridge #12 & #13 7-16-2010

Site remediation is underway at the site today and therefore the section of trail between Country Woods Estates and Scott Blvd is closed to all trail users till 4:30 today.

We will re-open the trail for weekend use, but please be advised the approach work is still not complete and there is a great deal of rough material at each end of the bridge.

We will close the trail section again on Monday morning from 7:30-4:30 for the remainder of the week for finish work to be performed and subsequent re-grading work to be done between Scott and bridge #12.

The construction road around #12 and #13 are both in the process of being removed, so please use the constructed bridges.

The trail will be open after 4:30 each day at users own risk. Loose surface material and/or construction equipment will be the biggest dangers.

Paquin Park Update

The fencing, grading and re-seeding has been completed. The fencing was requested by the gardeners to reduce or hopefully eliminate vandalism and the theft of vegetables and fruit from the garden. There had been a long standing problem of produce being stolen right as it became ripe.

The last major item remaining in the project is the replacement or rehabilitation of the entry patio. The surface of the concrete is badly spalled. Several remedy options are being considered. Landscaping also remains to be completed.

MKT Bridge #12 & #13 7-14-2010

Riders cross Bridge #12 for the Ride with Carl for Sam event this morning.

Though the bridge is open for today's event, the work on approaches for bridge #12 will necessitate re-closing of this trail section, tomorrow, to all trail users. Heavy equipment will be in operation on the trail bed itself and rock trucks will be in continuous use between the trail access point at Scott Blvd & Bridge # 12. The trail will be open after 4:30 each day at users own risk. Loose surface material and/or construction equipment will be the biggest dangers.

Site remediation will take place at the same time as approach work. After both phases of work are completed then the trail section between the parking lot at Scott Blvd and bridge #12 will be re-graded to remove ruts created by construction activities and returned to a finished surface

In the next couple of weeks the job site will be extremely busy, so please avoid area during the working hours. Just to reiterate; the trail will be open after 4:30 each day at users own risk. Loose surface material and or construction equipment will be the biggest dangers.

The parking lot located on the East side of Scott Blvd is still closed, until all construction activities have ceased.

Time till project completion is approximately three weeks, weather permitting.

On weekends trail will be open all day, each day, unless contractor is working.

MKT bridge replacement update July 12, 2010

The temporary ramps are in place so that trail users can now pass over the bridge. Additional fill material will be brought in to make the slopes more gradual over the next couple of weeks. The contractor has yet to remove the construction road in the creek and rebuild the banks of the creek. Please slow down and move through with caution as there is still construction ongoing.

Rock Quarry Park drive and parking lots CLOSED-Tues 7/13 thru Wed 7/14

If the weather cooperates the lot and drive at Rock Quarry Park will be closed for asphalt sealing on Tuesday 7/13. The lot will remain closed until around noon Wednesday 7/14.

MKT bridge replacement update July 9, 2010

Heavy rains this week have kept the access road impassable. The railings have been completed for the bridge. The next step in the process is to build gravel ramps on both sides of the bridge, but gravel trucks need to be able to cross the creek to build the ramp on the north side.

Trail Condition Updates, Thursday, July 8, 2010

MKT: Tunnels cleared, some rills and surface washing in some trail sections, but overall the trail is in fairly decent shape. The Hinkson Creek did cross over the trail near the intersection of the MKT and the MU Recreation Trail, but the damage was minimal. It appears that the large pipes that were installed early in the spring helped prevent damage.

As of 4:00 pm, there's water over the trail west of Scott Blvd. You could probably ride through it, but you'll have to raise your feet and you'll get wet!


Bear Creek Trail: Usual damage- From Creasy Springs west to old Cosmo Park sled hill there's standing water, sand & silt and exposed base rock. Same conditions exist from east end boardwalk into Garth Nature Area. The trail portion by Northland, Rangeline and under Providence Road is also rough. The area between the boardwalk and bridge is also still in bad shape. Staff can not get trucks to this location to repair as the only access is through the creek.


Hinkson Creek Trail: The section by Rock Quarry Road washed out, otherwise in decent shape.


Neighborhood Parks and Trails
Staff is in the process of inspecting all neighborhood park trails, but if you notice anything in the park near you, we would appreciate it if you would let us know by calling 573-874-7201 and leave a message. Here are known problem areas:

Indian Hills and Rothwell Park has some washouts and rutting in places.

July 8, 2010 update

Heavy rains yesterday have the creeks flooded.

The access road is completely underwater, prohibiting the contractor from getting gravel to the far side of the creek to create the a ramp up to the bridge. They continue to work on the railings and grouting the trail surface of the concrete approaches.

July 7, 2010 update

The site is very wet from the ongoing rain we have had over the last several days.

The creek is over the construction road and so the section of trail is impassable.

It's up!

The replacement for the #12 Bridge on the MKT Trail has been set.

Hopefully the weather will hold and the rest of the work can continue.

Note that the Trail is not open yet. The approaches to the bridge still need to constructed. And there are sections of railing that still need to be installed.

But with good weather the trail could be open in two-three weeks.