Districts Impacted
Project Milestones
About the Project
The truss bridge over Big Creek and the Rock Island Trail on MO Route 7 (Dr. Fred L Seevers Memorial Bridge) built in 1948 is nearing the end of its service life and is scheduled to be replaced. The bridge is located just north of Raffurty Road and just south of 1st Street in Pleasant Hill. This project will require the closure of MO 7 during construction and impacts to the Rock Island Trail. The current bridge is a truss-style bridge, which can cost more and be more difficult to maintain.
Construction will take place on MO Route 7 from MO Route 291 to MO Route 58.
Construction and Potential Traffic Impacts
Construction is anticipated to take place from spring 2026 through the end of 2026. During construction, MO Route 7 will be CLOSED from MO Route 291 to MO Route 58.
Detour Route
Motorists are encouraged to use MO Route 58 and MO Route 291 during construction.
Impacts to the Rock Island Trail
The trail will be periodically closed for bridge demolition and other critical stages of construction. Outside of those times, the trail will remain open. The contractor will install a catchment while work is being done for active trail users. There will not be a signed detour for temporary trail closures.
Estimated Cost and Funding
The project is currently estimated to cost between $6-8 million and is state and federally funded.
The project is scheduled to let in Nov. 2025 with completion scheduled for the end of 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
1) Why not build a new bridge while keeping the old bridge open to traffic?
Building on the current alignment eliminates right-of-way impacts and lessens utility impacts.
2) Why don't we see any truss-style bridges being built anymore?
Girder-style bridges as compared to Truss-style bridges, can span longer distances which reduces overall construction and maintenance costs.
Project Area
Bridge Replacement on MO Route 7 over Big Creek in Pleasant Hill
For More Information
An in-person public meeting and online comment period will take place in Aug. 2025. More information will be shared soon.
Project displays are included below.
Rock Island Trail Temporary Closure
For More Information
If you need additional information, contacts for MoDOT are listed below.
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Christopher West, Project Manager - MoDOT
- Jill Bruss, MoDOT Area Engineer
Email: jill.bruss@modot.mo.gov
- MoDOT Customer Service Line: 1-888-275-6636
In the News
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Kansas City area maintenance work for July 21-25
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from July 21-25. All work is weather permitting.
CASS COUNTY
Route B over I-49: bridge closed from Mon., July 21 until...
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Bridge closure on MO B over I-49 in Archie for maintenance repairs, July 21-25 and July 28 - Aug. 1
CASS COUNTY – Crews have been conducting bridge maintenance repairs on Route B (E 347th St.) over I-49 in Archie, MO. On approx. Monday, July 21 at 8:30 a.m. crews will CLOSE the bridge until 3 p.m. on Friday, July 25 and again on approx. Monday...
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EXTENDED Daily lane closures scheduled for MO-7 in Pleasant Hill, NOW-Nov. 1
CASS COUNTY – Crews will make daily lane closures on MO-7 at various locations between 163rd Street and Richland Parkway in Pleasant Hill, Monday-Saturday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., NOW-Nov. 1 (extended from July 18). This work is for ADA sidewalk...
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Kansas City area maintenance work for July 14-18
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from July 14-18. All work is weather permitting.
CASS COUNTY
Route B bridge over I-49: lane closure from Mon., July 14...
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Kansas City area maintenance work for July 7-11
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from July 7-11. All work is weather permitting.
CASS COUNTY
Route B bridge over I-70: lane closure from Mon., July 7...