COLUMBIA - Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is advising cyclists to avoid using multi-gravel trails or be prepared to dismount and walk around multiple trail sections damaged by floodwater, until further notice.
After significant rainfall and flood damage, Parks and Recreation crews made multiple repairs on the Columbia trail system this week.Â
Beginning Tuesday, crews will lay smaller surface rock on gravel trails.
Parks and Recreation s first objective has been to make repairs that include: fallen tree removal, clearing underpasses and laying 3-inch base rock so that trails can be passable and safe for pedestrian use. Most trails will have areas with loose debris, standing water and slippery surfaces including bridge decks. Underpasses may have a thin layer of mud and some loose gravel or debris.
Missouri Department of Conservation urges caution at river accesses over Fourth of July weekend
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The Missouri Department of Conservation urges caution when visiting boat ramps at river accesses in central Missouri this weekend.
Recent flooding and changing conditions mean that some boat ramps may be under water, and recently emerged ramps will likely be covered in silt deposits. Additionally, many access roads have sustained significant flood damage which may make ramps altogether inaccessible.
The department urges visitors to plan ahead and check conditions before attempting to use boat ramps along the Missouri River and its major tributaries in central Missouri, including:
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Rehabilitation of the I-70 bridges over Perche Creek in Boone County has been approved by the Highways and Transportation Commission.
During their meeting on Wednesday, commissioners awarded the project to Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc., which submitted the low bid of $2,439,558.
The project consists of the rehabilitation of the bridges west of Columbia. I-70 will be open to traffic, but there will be various lane closures and a temporary barrier wall will be in place. Only one bridge will be under construction at a time.
The I-70 eastbound on-ramp from the Midway/Route UU interchange will be closed during the rehabilitation of the eastbound bridge. Midway/Route UU traffic will be detoured to the Route O/J interchange to access eastbound I-70.