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County presents trail feasibility studies, $80,000 grant and construction schedule for Cross Island/South Island connections
Summary
Parks and Public Works briefed the Planning Commission on multi‑phase trail work to connect the Cross Island Trail and South Island Trail, two feasibility studies (including a pedestrian crossing of US 5301), a $80,000 regional grant, and construction constraints tied to seasonal species protections.
Queen Anne's County planning and public‑works officials told the Planning Commission on Nov. 13 that they are moving forward on multiple efforts to connect the county's primary trail corridors and improve trail safety and maintenance.
Steve Chaney, director of Parks and Recreation, described a six‑phase program to close gaps between the Cross Island Trail and the South Island Trail. Phases 1 and 2 are complete; phase 3 is under construction behind Mowbray Park, and phase 4 is in design and engineering. ‘‘Phase 3 is currently being constructed,’’ Chaney said, and the county bid for phase 3 returned about $593,000. He said construction work is limited to a seasonal window (roughly September through March) because some…
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