Friday, August 14, 2009

OPEN LETTER RE: MOHAWK EXTENSION TRAIL

This photo is construction underway on August 12th at the Mohawk Extension.
I received the following email from Janet Wheeler:
"Construction on the Mohawk Street Extension project has begun. The contractor will soon begin work on the river bridge, which will cause an interruption in the use of the equestrian trail through the construction zone. Please see the attached letter for details.

I would appreciate your assistance in disseminating this information to other members of the equestrian community. If you need additional information, please contact me at 661.326.3491."

The following letter does not indicate a completion date, I will try to get that info., Patty

Members of the Greater Bakersfield Equestrian Community,

Security Paving Company, SPC, the contractor for the Mohawk Street Extension Project, plans to begin construction on the new river bridge the week of August 24, 2009. This construction will require a temporary closure of the equestrian trail, located on the north side of the Kern River, through the construction zone.

This closure will remain in place while the bridge is under construction and while the work compromises the safety of horses and riders. The City of Bakersfield and the Thomas Roads Improvement Program (TRIP) appreciate your patience during construction, and we regret any inconvenience this may cause the equestrian community.
The equestrian trail will be restored as part of the Mohawk Street Extension project. Upon the project's completion, the restored trail will continue along the Kern River's secondary flood plain and re-connect with the existing trail on either side of the bridge. The restored trail will be 20 feet wide and have a vertical clearance of 13 to 14 feet beneath the bridge.

For additional project information, please contact Janet Wheeler at 661.326.3491 or visit the TRIP website at http://www.bakersfieldfreeways.us/ .

Sincerely,
Theodore D. Wright
Civil Engineer IV - TRIP

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