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Scott-County-led Merriam Junction Trail hits unexpected riverbank problem; supplemental change order expected
Summary
Scott County engineers said construction of the Merriam Junction Regional Trail is underway but staff discovered inaccurate river-profile data that requires additional riverbank stabilization; counties expect a multi-million-dollar supplemental agreement to cover extra riprap and embankment work.
Scott County officials told a joint Carver–Scott work session that construction of the Merriam Junction Regional Trail is progressing but that an unexpected riverbank condition will increase costs.
"We broke ground in 2024," Adam Jessen, Scott County assistant county engineer, said in the update, summarizing the project’s scope and funding. The trail, about two miles long, includes four bridge replacements and substantial riverbank stabilization work. Jessen said Ames Construction won the project with a low bid of $22,500,000 and that the team has used federal, regional and county funds to assemble the funding package.
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