Districts Impacted
PROJECT DETAILS
MoDOT Kansas City has replaced the existing bridge along Blue Ridge Blvd. over Route 78/23rd Street as of June 2021. The original structure was built in the 1960s and had reached the end of its usable life. This project replaced the bridge and included other roadway improvements such as:
- Retaining walls at the north and south abutments
- An additional left turn lane from Blue Ridge Blvd. to East 22nd Terrace
- The resurfacing of Blue Ridge Blvd, 22nd Terrace, and 23rd. Street within the project area.
- A wide shoulder on the east side of the bridge will accommodate a future bike lane and will also allow pedestrians to cross.
This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.
What is the timeline for this project?
This project let in January 2020. Construction began in spring 2020 with an original anticipated completion date of fall 2020. This project was delayed due to unanticipated mechanically stabilized earth wall and water main issues.
How much does this project cost and how is it funded?
This is a $2.8 million project and is fully funded by MoDOT.
Current Press Releases
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MoDOT opens new Blue Ridge Blvd. bridge over MO Route 78 in Independence
JACKSON COUNTY – MoDOT Kansas City has opened the brand new Blue Ridge Blvd. Bridge over MO Route 78 as of Friday, June 4. The original structure was built in the 1960s and had reached the end of its service life. This project also made roadway...
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Road closures for paving work RESCHEDULED as part of Blue Ridge Blvd. over Route 78 bridge work
JACKSON COUNTY – MoDOT Kansas City has rescheduled its plans to CLOSE several roads surrounding the bridge replacement project at Blue Ridge Blvd. and MO Route 78 for pavement work. The work will now be beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 19 until...
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Road closures for paving work scheduled as part of Blue Ridge Blvd. over Route 78 bridge work
JACKSON COUNTY – MoDOT Kansas City will CLOSE several roads surrounding the bridge replacement project at Blue Ridge Blvd. and MO Route 78 for pavement work beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 12 until approximately Monday, April 26. These closures...
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REMINDER: Crews Will CLOSE Route 78 at Blue Ridge Blvd. on March 11 for Bridge Work
JACKSON COUNTY– The Missouri Department of Transportation will CLOSE both westbound and eastbound Route 78 between I-435 and Sterling Ave. beginning at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 as part of the bridge replacement project in...
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Blue Ridge over Route 78 Bridge Replacement Delayed
JACKSON COUNTY – MoDOT Kansas City’s bridge replacement project of the Blue Ridge Blvd. Bridge over Route 78 in Independence, MO has been delayed due to unanticipated mechanically stabilized earth wall and water main issues. Plans are currently being...