Springfield: Walnut Street open after bridge replacement

~ Springfield Public Works has announced the successful completion of the Walnut Street Bridge replacement project, which began in March. The bridge, located just east of Kansas Expressway, has been reopened to the public, restoring a crucial connection into the West Central Neighborhood and Downtown Springfield.

The decision to replace the bridge was prompted by condition inspections conducted by MoDOT. The aging structure was deemed unsafe and needed to be replaced in order to improve safety, traffic flow, and flood capacity along Jordan Creek. In addition to the new bridge, a multi-use path has been added both on and beneath the structure. This expansion of Springfield's trail network will create an important link for future trail connections.

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Julie Hawkins, Public Works Project Manager, expressed her excitement about the reopening of the Walnut Street Bridge. She stated that maintaining and replacing aging bridges is crucial for ensuring the safety of the community, maintaining traffic flow, and building infrastructure that can serve future generations.

The project cost a total of $3.2 million and was funded 80% through the Off-System Bridge (BRO) Program. The remaining funds were provided by the local construction match from the ¼-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax. The design phase was primarily funded by the 1/8-cent Transportation Sales Tax.

Residents can learn more about this project and its impact on Springfield by visiting their website or contacting Public Works directly. The reopening of Walnut Street Bridge marks an important milestone in improving transportation infrastructure in Springfield and ensuring a safer community for all.

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