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.