The Stewart Tunnel on the Badger State Trail remains closed to the public for safety reasons as plans for the ceiling repairs are finalized.

The DNR engineering staff have evaluated the ceiling failure and developed a plan to net the ceiling with a fence like material which is bolted to the ceiling. This will prevent rock from any additional failure in this area to be supported and not risk injury to the public recreating on the trail. This type of stabilization is used widely in the mining industry. The engineer has solicited bids for the repair which were due Friday May 5, 2017.

The mat...