[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Flat Branch Sewer Relief Project 1 update - MKT Closure and Detour

[Press Releases]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Columbia Utilities - Sanitary Sewer
Pat Fitzgerald (573) 874-2489

Steven Sapp, Community Relations
(573) 874-7257

Tammy Miller, Parks and Recreation (Trail questions only)
(573) 874-7465


Flat Branch Sewer Relief Project 1 update - MKT Closure and Detour

COLUMBIA, MO (August 18, 2016) - The completion of the Flat Branch Sewer Relief Project 1 has been delayed, which means the closure of the MKT Trail will also be extended.

 

Weather delays and unexpected complications have caused the extension of the project completion date. Project 1 is now expected to be completed by Oct. 15, pending weather and further complications.

 

The sewer project affects the half-mile section of the MKT Trail between the Lakeshore access (mile marker 7.75) and the Garth Avenue connector (mile marker 8.25). This section of the MKT will remain closed until Oct. 15. It is important for the safety of trail users to follow all posted signs indicating a closure or detour along the trail.
 

Trail users can use a detour around the construction by using Lakeshore Drive, Redbud, Edgewood and Lathrop Road. Road detour signs are in place. (A map of trail closure and detour attached).
 

Construction began on June 23 on the sewer project, which will improve sanitary sewer service and add capacity to a large portion of the downtown area. The investment in the City’s sanitary sewer infrastructure with this project is $3,879,650 and is funded through Sanitary Sewer Utility Capital Improvement funds. Sterling Excavation of Jefferson City is the contractor on the project.
 
 As the construction project progresses, additional details will be released via press releases, signs on the trail, social media and the COMO Trails app available for both Android and iPhone users. Project impact and project update information is available on the web at  CoMo.gov/fbrs. 
 
 We appreciate trail users' patience and understanding while we complete this important infrastructure improvement project.



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