Spencer, IA (KICD)– The Clay County Board of Supervisors got an update on progress for the anticipated trail project that will connect with the system traveling through the Iowa Great Lakes.

Engineer Brian Schmidt from Kruse, Cate and Nelson told the board a July bid letting would allow the selected contractor to start work this Fall is conditions are good, but he suggested having more open schedule that could allow the project to remain unfinished until early next summer.

The final bid letting date is ultimately in the hand of the local DOT district to issue right of way permits which is dependent on their agreement with the overall plans for the project.