MKT Bridge #12 -6-9-2010

8:30 this morning - Welding guard rails on West bridge section. Waiting for bypass water to recede.









2:30 this afternoon - Guard rails installed. Water now rising over bypass.

We will wait and see how the water recedes by tomorrow a.m. to see if guard rails can be installed on East bank bridge section. A few more dry days will allow the cranes to set up on either side of the creek to install the last pieces of the bridge.

MKT Bridge #12 -6-7-2010

The two steel truss sections of bridge have finally arrived on site. Their arrival has only been delayed by the variable water levels through this very wet spring and transportation troubles. They arrive just in time for, yes, a 90% predicted chance of significant rainfall! If the a fore mentioned rain is indeed dodged cranes will be able to install this final section of the bridge and start work on the approaches.

On a personal note I looking forwarding to crossing this bridge that Mother Nature was pretty keen on have delayed until now.

Smiley Lane Park -Cul-de-Sac 6-4-2010

Stockman Construction has completed the sidewalk around the Cul-de-Sac at the end of Jackal. Next step of the park development is to tie the trail and concrete walks from shelter and playground to the sidewalk. Also a drinking fountain will be installed in near proximity to the shelter and playground. One of the last steps after the previous items are taken care of is installing and planting the bio-swale and rain garden system.

A C.A.R.P. planting will take place June 12th and the detention pond at the North end of the Park. This will be down to prepare the environment for fish stocking that will take place either this fall or following Spring

Smiley Lane Park -Cul-de-Sac 6-4-2010

Stockman Construction was back on site yesterday, 6-3-2010, to pour 50+% of the sidewalk around the Cul-de-Sac. Next step of the park development is to tie the trail and concrete walks from shelter and playground to the sidewalk. Also a drinking fountain will be installed in near proximity to the shelter and playground. One of the last steps after the previous items are taken care of is installing and planting the bio-swale and rain garden system.

A C.A.R.P. planting will take place June 12th and the detention pond at the North end of the Park. This will be down to prepare the environment for fish stocking that will take place either this fall or following Spring

MKT Bridge #12 -6-4-2010

Bridge delivery has been put off till Tuesday June 8th. Bridge bypass will be open for weekend to all trail users. National Trail Days Walk/Run/Bike users will be able to use the trail for the full 10K distance of the event. Trail users are cautioned about uneven tread and steep inclines at the Bridge bypass at Bridge #12 over the Hinkson Creek.

MKT Bridge #12 -6-3-2010

The spotty showers yesterday stopped work at the job site for the day, but this morning the concrete beams were being grouted and guardrail posts were being installed.

The main steel trestle sections are scheduled to arrive tomorrow, if the trucks are on schedule, or failing that Monday . They will be pieced together at the temporary crossing and lifted into place with two cranes. This will be a rare sight to be seen!

Next week, if all goes to schedule, will be the finishing of bridge #12 and installation of the approaches.

Parks & Recreation will also be re-grading the trail between bridges #12 and Scott as Houf Construction works out of the site.

Thank you for bearing with us on the project.......we know that users are anxious to get back to construction free recreation.

MKT Bridge #12 - 5-28-2010

The last concrete beams are set for the bridge. The main steel span truss section is scheduled for delivery next Thursday, June 3rd. All equipment and materials have been removed from the trail tread to allow trail users to pass by the site. Extreme caution is advised if soil conditions become slick from dew or from rain. Barricades and gate have been opened to allow the free flow of trail traffic. Tuesday morning these gates and barricades will be closed and re-erected to protect trail users from a busy week of construction.
Approximate time to completion, three weeks.