Complete the estimated 25 mile Circle Trail by connecting the three gaps. Currently, approximately 23 miles are completed or nearing completion. The gaps are 1) between the Lucy Park and the Camp Fire Property, and 2) between Barnett Road and Lake Wichita Park. The latter trail may be partially constructed in Lake Wichita to increase trail
interest/attractiveness and to avoid shoreline encroachments. Also, included are three Circle Trail spurs. These are 1) a two mile spur from the Holliday Creek trail along the BNSF RR ROW through downtown ending at the Wichita River trail @ $2m, 2) a five mile spur from the Wichita River trail by O'Reilly Park north along the BNSF RR ROW under Spur 325 and under I44 to trailhead at Missile Road @ $5m, and 3) a 1.5 mile spur, pending Corps of Engineers and MSU approval, from the Holliday Creek trail up the McGrath Creek concrete channel, under five street bridges, connecting with the MSU Sikes Lake trail, continuing through Wood Memorial Park and the Maplewood Drive median under two street bridge replacements, to end at Kemp Street @$6m. Total new trail length is approximately 8.5 miles, assuming approvals of the McGrath Creek spur. The project is included in the city's 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of August 29, 2022, further details regarding design and construction have not been identified.* *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.
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