03-03-2025
Walnut Street Bridge will be replaced starting Monday. What to expect
The bridge running over Jordan Creek on Walnut Street is set to be replaced, with work starting Monday.
The bridge, just east of Kansas Expressway, will close for one week to allow for preliminary work, according to a city news release. It will open temporarily before a full closure in early April. Once fully closed, it will remain so for the duration of the project, expected to last until the fall.
Drivers will be encouraged to use detours around the work zone using College Street, Grant Avenue and Mt. Vernon Street.
The replacement was prompted by a Missouri Department of Transportation condition inspection, according to the release. More than just replacing the bridge, the construction project will also include a multi-use path on and beneath the bridge to enhance trail connectivity. The project will also improve safety, traffic flow and creek flood capacity.
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In total, the project is estimated to cost $3.2 million. Most of this is funded through the Off-System Bridge Program funds, with a 20% local match from sales taxes.
Marta Mieze covers local government at the News-Leader. Have feedback, tips or story ideas? Contact her at mmieze@
This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Closures begin for Walnut Street bridge replacement in Springfield
