Category Archives: Bridges
HOA Bridge groundbreaking and start of construction!
Great news! Kansas City is taking a big step forward towards a safe crossing of the Missouri River. Construction will soon start on MoDOT’s project to retrofit the Heart of America Bridge with a barrier-separated bicycle and pedestrian path by … Continue reading
Chouteau Bike/Ped Retrofit faces possible delay
Uncertainty over federal transportation funding has caused MoDOT to delay opening bids on several projects, including the bike/ped retrofit on the Chouteau Bridge over the Missouri River. Hopefully the delay will be short-lived and not impact the scheduled construction start … Continue reading
ASB Underpass Photos
Photos by Missouri Bicycle & Pedestrian Federation. MoBikeFed has some photos of yesterday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new ASB Underpass on the Riverfront Heritage Trail. There was a huge turnout despite the sketchy weather. In addition to dozens of cyclists, … Continue reading
Public meeting for details on Chouteau Bridge bike lanes and trail
MoDOT is putting bike lanes and multi-use trails on the Chouteau Bridge over the Missouri River. Tuesday evening there is an open house where you can get the details and provide feedback. See our earlier post for more information.
Chouteau Bridge to get bike lanes and trail
Great news for Kansas Citians who need to cross the Missouri River on foot or bicycle. The Missouri Departmetn of Transportation has announced that it will retrofit the Chouteau Bridge with bike lanes and barrier-separated paths by the end of … Continue reading
Preview the new Missouri River bike/ped crossing on Monday
Monday evening the Missouri Department of Transportation will host a public open house to preview the new bicycle and pedestrian path being designed for the Heart of America Bridge over the Missouri River. Drop in anytime between 4:00 p.m. and … Continue reading
Photos of 71 Hwy bridge dedication
Photos of the dedication of the new bike/ped bridge over US 71 Hwy in south Kansas City.
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National Trails Day events and 71 Hwy bike/ped bridge dedication
Saturday June 6th is National Trails Day, and it will be celebrated locally with events at several metro area trails. The Mid-America Regional Council has a list and map of local events. An especially important event is a ceremony to … Continue reading
ASB Underpass to fix big gap in Riverfront Heritage Trail
Update: The city has posted video of the ground-breaking ceremony. Today local officials held a ground-breaking ceremony for a project that will fill in a big gap in the Riverfront Heritage Trail. A new underpass at the ASB Bridge will … Continue reading
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Paseo Fatality: Junior Christopher, 33
KCPD has identified yesterday’s fatality as 33 year-old Junior Christopher of Kansas City. Junior was cycling to work when we was hit on I-35 just before the Paseo Bridge. KMBC-TV 9′s Bev Chapman, who is a cyclist herself, has a … Continue reading
