Sakatah-Singing Hills State Trail (Blue Earth)

A project of: Renewal and Rehabilitation of State Trails

Quick Facts

Status: 
In Progress
Counties Affected 
Blue Earth
Trail reconstruction and renewal

About the Issue

Rehabilitation of a segment of the bituminous surfaced Sakatah-Singing Hills State Trail to improve user safety and provide for ADA improvements. The rehabilitation of the state trail's bituminous surface is to be completed by September 2012. The portion of the project required to address significant stream bank erosion was completed during August 2011.
Status: 
In Progress
Start Date: 
February 2010
End Date: 
January 2013

Project Details by Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision: 
M.L. 2011, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 3, Sec. 3(a) (3)
Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$20,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s) 
The reconstruction and renewal of 3.6 miles of the Sakatah-Singing Hills State Trail within the City of Mankato, extending between the trails' western trailhead and 589th Avenue. Trail renewal projects are intended to improve accessibility, enhance user safety and implement current best management practices.
Measurable Outcome(s) 
The construction contract for the reconstruction and renewal of 3.6 miles of the Sakatah-Singing Hills State Trail in the CIty of Mankato has been awarded and the project is to be complete during September 2012. This trail renewal project is to include the widening and replacement of the trail's bituminous surface, culvert replacements, private crossing improvements, vegetation management and enhanced informational signs.

Project Manager

Kent
Skaar
MNDNR Division of Parks and Trails
500 Lafayette Rd
St Paul
55155
651-259-5636
Email: 
kent.skaar@state.mn.us
Related Topics: 
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Blue Earth