Engineering work along Husky Trail has begun with the marking of utility lines and rights-of-way in preparation for reconstruction and design work.

Reconstruction and expansion work on Husky Trail in Warsaw is set to begin soon and Warsaw City Planner Jeremy Skinner has issued letters to all affected property owners about what the task will entail.

In a letter dated March 26, Skinner wrote, “As you may or may not be aware, the city was successfully awarded $2.4 million in federal funds for the reconstruction and expansion of Husky Trail. This project will focus on much needed improvements to the existing road design and construction including major intersection improvements, street lighting, sidewalks, curb/gutter and storm water control.”

The city has just recently began engineering services for the project which currently includes surveying and marking utility lines and right-of-way locations. Skinner notes in the letter, “Please be aware it may be necessary for (workers) to come onto your property to complete this work. This is permitted under Indiana Code 8-23-7-26.”

Current work involves passive activities such as the flag markings for utilities and rights-of-ways. Future public hearings will be held as the project moves forward, said Skinner. Construction itself is not expected to begin at least until 2015. Right-of-way acquisitions will begin later this year.