Built in 1960, it has been identified as being in “poor” condition by the state.

It carries more than 12 million vehicles a day, according to MoDOT, including more than 3.5 million trucks. The bridge has been nicknamed the “Lynchpin of America.” It connects Boone and Cooper counties, Kansas City, and St. Keeping people moving pumps economic life and stability into our state and local communities.” “With over 12 million vehicles using the bridge each year, it is the perfect example of why we must remain dedicated to having a world-class infrastructure in place. “This bridge lies at the heart of Missouri and not only connects the two sides of our state, it connects the majority of the country,” Parson said. Parson initiated the Focus on Bridges program in 2019, putting more than $50 million toward bridge repairs last year. Parson’s administration has heavily emphasized Missouri’s roads and bridges. The group was selected by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission after receiving applications and proposals from teams earlier this year. Construction is projected to cost $200 million. Baldwin said construction on the first bridge would begin this fall, with completion expected in spring 2023 the second bridge is scheduled for completion by the end of 2024. The group was chosen because of its plan to construct two bridges, according to Project Manager Brandi Baldwin, reducing long-term maintenance concerns and allowing traffic to continue.

“It required local communities, state lawmakers, and our congressional delegation all working toward that shared vision of a new bridge that made the funding come together.” “This announcement is the culmination of a lot of hard work and dedication by a large group of people dedicated to Missouri’s transportation system and infrastructure,” McKenna said. McKenna said the step forward was the result of collaboration across the state. Mike Parson, lawmakers, and members of the project’s team to announce the selection of the Lunda Team - composed of Lunda Construction Co., Parsons Transportation Group Inc., Dan Brown and Associates, and Hugh Zeng United - as the design-build contractor to replace the bridge. MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna joined Gov. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) unveiled the team contracted to design and build the replacement for the I-70 Rocheport bridge Thursday.

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