[Press Release] : Portion of MKT Trail Closed for Bridge Construction

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Tammy Miller, 874-7465 

Editor’s Note: A map of the closure with suggested detour can be
found online at this link: 
http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks/MKT_Trail/images/mkt_detour.jpg



MKT Trail Closed for Bridge Construction

COLUMBIA, MO - A portion of the MKT Trail between Twin Lakes Recreation
Area and Scott Boulevard will be closed for construction beginning
January 4, 2010 to facilitate the replacement of Bridges #12 and #13.
Detour signs will be posted on the trail. The construction is scheduled
during the winter months to minimize the impact to trail users. It is
anticipated that the construction will be completed and the trail
reopened in time for its busy spring season. 

These 100-year-old bridges located on the western end of the trail have
timber supports that have deteriorated over time, compromising their
structural integrity and resulting in their being closed to vehicle
traffic for the past several years. Replacement of these bridges will
provide continued safe use by pedestrians, as well as re-open their use
for emergency vehicles and service equipment needed to maintain the
trail corridor. Portions of historic bridge #12 will be saved for future
display.

The budget for the bridge replacement project is $507,000, funded by
the Park Sales Tax and a Recreational Trails Program grant. Funding
availability for future major trail bridge renovations and/or needed
bridge replacements will be largely dependent on the public's continued
support of the Park Sales Tax.  

For more information and trail bridge construction updates, contact the
Parks and Recreation Department at 874-7460 or consult the Parks and
Recreation web site @ www.GoColumbiaMo.com.




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