Trail and Road Hazards | Bike Friendly Richardson

July 19, 2012 • 9:58 am 2

Owens Trail Closure July 23 to July 27

FYI, Owens Trail will be closed July 23 to July 27 for repairs. The gate across the creek bridge will be closed and locked. Dan Baker at the city says, “We are anticipating the repairs to take 5 days leaving that section of the trail closed Monday – Friday of next week (July 23 – 27). There is an issue with the concrete panel that abuts the bridge on the east side being undermined / eroded. We are removing that section of trail, stabilizing the bank, and replacing that section of the trail. We hope to be 100% by Saturday if not sooner.”

Filed under: Bike Trails and Routes, Trail and Road Hazards

June 15, 2012 • 5:14 am 7

White Rock Creek Trail Closure – Detour

With all of the construction happening with LBJ (Interstate 635), the White Rock Creek Trail will be closed for about 2 months. There is a detour with directional signage to help guide cyclist get across the highway. Here (pdf) is a map of the detour and signage.

Until it’s reopened, the best route for users is the Cottonwood Creek Trail crossover @ the High 5.

Filed under: Bike Trails and Routes, Trail and Road Hazards, 635, Closure, Construction, Dallas, Detour, LBJ, Texas, White Rock Creek Trail

February 4, 2012 • 9:46 am 1

Portion of Breckinridge Trail Closed

From the City of Richardson newsletter:

Today, the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department closed a portion of the Breckinridge Trail in Breckinridge Park due to erosion damage. The impacted section is located at the pedestrian bridge between park entrances A and B. A timeline for repairs is still being determined, and it is unknown at this time when the trail may re-open.

Alternate routes are available in the park for trail use.

Click here to download a larger map.

Filed under: Bike Trails and Routes, City Stuff, Trail and Road Hazards, Breckinridge Trail

January 20, 2012 • 5:00 pm 1

Spring Creek Trail is Re-Opened

According to this week’s newsletter from the city:

Repair work on Spring Creek Trail has been completed by the contractor ahead of schedule, and other than some cleanup work still taking place over the next several days, the trail is open for all users once again.

The trail was closed in three phases beginning Jan. 3, and the rehabilitation work along the 1.1 mile section had been expected to last until Feb. 7. The City contractor removed and replaced concrete trail sections that had been damaged by tree roots and shifting soil.

Filed under: Bike Trails and Routes, City Stuff, Trail and Road Hazards, Richardson, Spring Creek Trail, Trail Repair

January 13, 2012 • 6:41 am 8

Trail Hazard Alert – Ice On Owens Trail

BFR friend Mike Freiberger sent us a note warning us of some dangerous ice conditions on the Owens Trail just west of the bridge (GPS coordinates N32.985141,W-96.690661). Based on these coordinates, it’s the part of the trail between Lookout Park and Sherrill Park Golf Course. According to the city, the problem is a drainage issue. The Parks and Recreation Department is assessing how best to rectify the drainage problem. Very soon the problem will be corrected.

Until then, with these freezing days ahead of us, please be careful out there. Watch out for ice, not only on the Owens Trail, but anywhere water might be collected. If you see any hazards within the city parks or trail system, please let the city know.

Filed under: Bike Trails and Routes, Trail and Road Hazards, Trail Hazard Alert

November 6, 2011 • 7:47 pm 1

Trail Hazard Alert

If you happen to be cruising along the DART trail, close to East Side, watch for the big boulder in the way. This was apparently a landscaping decoration that was somehow dragged onto the trail. I’d hate to see what the other guy looked like.

Be careful out there.

Filed under: Bike Trails and Routes, Trail and Road Hazards, DART Trail, East Side, Trail Hazard