The bridge was closed Dec. 10 following a routine inspection that showed continued deterioration of a structural element. It will remain closed until permanent repairs are completed. Initial inspection convinced MoDOT engineers that no safe temporary repair could be made to re-open the bridge sooner. MoDOT has chosen to accelerate previously scheduled deck replacement and structural repairs and re-open the bridge as soon as possible.
The bridge, which connects Rockhaven Road with Peculiar Drive over I-49 northwest of Harrisonville, was scheduled for rehabilitation and deck replacement in 2016. MoDOT plans to open bids on the contract on Feb. 14 so that construction can begin as soon as the contractor can mobilize and weather will allow. Design engineers expect the bridge to re-open no later than July 1, but possibly weeks earlier if material manufacturing and weather don’t create delays.
Local access remains available by way of Peculiar Drive from the north and Rockhaven Road from the south.
For more information about other MoDOT projects, please visit MoDOT’s Website at www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity.
