Districts Impacted
Project Information
The Missouri Route 291 crossing over the Missouri River is an important transportation link connecting eastern Jackson County and Clay County. An upcoming project will address improvements to the Missouri Route 291 River Bridges over the Missouri River. The project will include replacement of the northbound bridge and rehabilitation of the southbound bridge. The northbound bridge (Liberty Bend Bridge) has been in use since 1949 and while safe, it is scheduled to be replaced to meet current design standards. The southbound bridge was built in 2001 and is scheduled for improvements. This project will address the condition of the northbound bridge and provide maintenance on the southbound bridge.
Project Goals
- Deliver the project within the program budget to complete the project no later than December 1, 2029.
- Deliver safe and durable infrastructure that includes a Missouri River bridge that provides a century of service and considers future maintenance of the corridor.
- Minimize construction impacts and maximize work zone safety to customers and workers.
- Create opportunities to invest in and enhance the community.
Project Schedule
A public meeting for this project was held on Oct. 22. An online survey was open from 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 until 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 5. Project displays can be viewed below. This project will be awarded in late 2026.
TIMELINE
April 1, 2026
May 5, 2026, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM CDT
May 5, 2026
June 5, 2026
June 19, 2026
July 6, 2026
October 30, 2026
December 2, 2026
January 2027 to December 2029
Project Displays
An open house style public meeting for discussion of the MO 291 Missouri River Bridges over the Missouri River in Jackson County was held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, at the Mike Onka Memorial Hall located at 11520 Putman Street, Sugar Creek, MO 64054. This meeting provided an opportunity to discuss impacts to the park. The meeting was an open house meeting with no formal presentation.
The online survey following the public meeting closed at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. You are still able to view the displays from the public meeting, linked below.
CLICK HERE to view the project displays from the public meeting.
Project Contacts
James Pflum
Title
Project Director - MO 291 River Bridge Project
Department
Kansas City District
Contact Info
Ben McCabe
Title
Deputy Project Director - MO 291 River Bridge Project
Department
Kansas City District
Contact Info
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Project news
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Public input requested for MO Route 291 Bridges over the Missouri River, survey open through Nov. 5
JACKSON COUNTY – MoDOT Kansas City is seeking public input regarding the MO Route 291 northbound and southbound bridges over the Missouri River. For more information, to view project displays and to complete the survey, visit Missouri Route 291...
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REMINDER: MoDOT KC to host Public Meeting for MO 291 River Bridges over Missouri River, Oct. 22
JACKSON COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City (MoDOT KC) will hold an open house style meeting to discuss the MO Route 291 northbound and southbound bridges over the Missouri River. The project will include replacement of the...