COLUMBUS, Ind. — Construction of the 1821 Bicentennial Trail is underway in downtown Columbus.
Redevelopment Director Heather Pope said that demolition began two weeks ago with saw cutting and landscape removal, and the “trail demo portion” was completed Tuesday. Other project work, such as locating underground utilities, took place prior to those steps. Officials hope to see the trail project completed by November.
“The contract states August, however, August is not the best time to plant landscaping,” said Pope. “Therefore, we’ll plant the landscaping when recommended by the landscaping company, providing the landscaping in the fall so the plantings have a better survivability rate.”
The completion date is subject to all supplies being delivered on time. Pope previously said in mid-March that the project had seen some delay due to material back orders. There are still some issues, but these are “minimal,” she said.
The project is going as well as can be expected given the supply chain impacts and weather, said Pope.
“The contractor will work to complete the City Hall block first so that it will be substantially completed by the Farmer’s Market,” she added. “… It will be safe for the public to walk around during the market.”
The Columbus Farmers Market begins its season on May 7.
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