The Spanish Moss Trail between Rogers Drive and Broome Lane will be closed starting on Monday, August 31st to pedestrians and cyclists as construction begins on that phase of the Mossy Oaks Stormwater Drainage Project.
Detour signs have been posted by Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail to guide people who use the trail.
There was no information provided as to the expectation of how long this part of the trail will be closed, but updates are expected.
Neal Pugliese, who is managing the project, said that a major part of this work includes installing a 1,200-foot-long sheet pile wall and tidal flap gates. The sheet pile wall will be driven into the ground to reinforce the Spanish Moss Trail and prevent water from seeping into residential areas from under the trail. The flap gates attached to stormwater pipes will prevent stormwater from entering residential areas during storms with elevated tides.
During construction while this part of the Spanish Moss Trail will be closed, residents can expect increased traffic from heavy equipment, as well as noise from the sheet pile installation. The project team will have a better estimate of how long the trail will be closed once construction begins, and will share that information through social media platforms.
Pugliese said that the work on the Mossy Oaks project is on schedule.
“We appreciate everyone’s patience as we know that the end result will be worth the disruptions that residents are experiencing,” he said.
Updates on the Mossy Oaks projects can be found at the City of Beaufort’s website on its Mossy Oaks page. You can also sign up for real-time updates through Notify Me: Sign in to subscribe to alerts, go to News Flash, click on Mossy Oaks updates.
