A dangerous spot along the Keystone Trail in Omaha has cyclists, runners and walkers concerned.
“I think they keep a pretty good eye on the trails and somebody does report it when it is bad,” says cyclist Lisa Caveye.
The Papio Natural Resources District is taking responsibility after a mower crushed one side of the trail creating a one-lane passageway near the Dodge Street bridge. If walkers and bikers cross paths there’s not much margin for error between the retaining wall and the hazard.
The damaged concrete has been marked and a barricade warns riders peddling southbound who have less time to react after cruising under Dodge Street. “It might not be a bad idea for them to put up a sign that cyclists should dismount, either that or fix it," says cyclist Christine Smith.
That's the plan as the Papio NRD is getting bids from contractors to repair the concrete within 10 days.
There are other trouble spots along the Keystone Trail that emerged after the summer storms.
To the north near 87th and Fort Street the creek bank has washed out within a foot of the bike path. The city parks department is working with an engineer to come up with a solution. A parks planner and NRD expert recently inspected area trails and their report will help prioritize repairs.