[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Reminder - Flat Branch Sewer Relief Project 1 Ready to Begin - MKT Trail Closures and Detours

[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


Reminder - Flat Branch Sewer Relief Project 1 Ready to Begin - MKT Trail Closures and Detours

COLUMBIA, MO (July 5, 2016) - The City of Columbia is reminding citizens that a half-mile section of the MKT Trail between the Lakeshore access (mile marker 7.75) and the Garth Avenue connector (mile marker 8.25) will be closed starting tomorrow (July 6) through August 19. The closure ending date may change due to weather.
 
 Project impact and project update information is available on the web at - como.gov/fbrs
 
 Construction began on June 23 on the Flat Branch Sewer Relief Project 1, which will improve sanitary sewer service and add capacity to a large portion of the downtown area. The investment in our 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.
 
 The sewer work is taking place near the MKT Trail, which will result in some closures and detours for trail users. It is important for the safety of trail users to follow all posted signs indicating a closure or detour along the trail.
 
 The MKT Trail connectors at E. Clarkson Road (near Grasslands Park) were closed as of June 22, through September 15. 
 
 During the closure that begins tomorrow, trail users can use a detour around the construction by using Lakeshore Drive, Redbud, Edgewood and Lathrop Road. Road detour signs will be in place. (A map of trail closure and detour attached).
 
 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.
 
 We appreciate trail users' patience and understanding while we complete this important infrastructure improvement project.
 
 



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