A potential new river crossing to replace the John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Memorial Bridge has entered the next phase. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and the City of Kansas City, Missouri are working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to undertake an environmental study, which is required prior to rehabilitating or replacing the existing bridge. The study is being conducted by Burns & McDonnell in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
The environmental study will build on the recently completed planning and environmental linkages (PEL) study to further evaluate options to improve or potentially replace the U.S. 169 bridge over the Missouri River in Kansas City.
As part of the new study the team will evaluate potential impacts to historic structures, including the existing Buck O’Neil Bridge, and other resources in the study area such as public parks, open spaces, cultural assets, and people and businesses in and around the area. This process is necessary to be in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and as applicable Section 4(f) of the DOT Act.
The study, which is scheduled to conclude in late 2019, will require significant public input in the coming months. Two formal public meeting will be scheduled in 2019. Learn more about the study at www.modot.org/welcome-kansas-city-district
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