Jefferson City Bicentennial Bridge to officially open Monday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
After about a year of construction, the Jefferson City Bicentennial Bridge is set to officially open with a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday afternoon.
Previously, the bridge construction was delayed in October due to manufacturing issues with bridge materials.
According to the official website, the bridge is about 830 feet long and connects the Missouri State Capitol grounds to Adrian's Island located by the Missouri River.
The website states the bridge will provide access to a new riverfront park (Adrian's Island), connect the city greenway to Katy Trail systems, and help to expand tourism to the state capitol. According to a news release, the Jefferson City area sees about 400,000 visitors each year.
Watch the ribbon-cutting replay in the player below.
Bridge Cost
The bridge cost $4.9 million to complete and was mainly financed by private donations. More than $4 million was allocated from private donors.
Donations from $5K to $250K have a donor panel on the Bicentennial Bridge.
The DeLong and Adrian families will be honored at the ceremony.
Ceremony Attendees
Local, city and state government leaders are set to commemorate the official opening of the bridge Monday afternoon.
- Gov. Mike Parson
- Lieutenant Gov. Mike Kehoe
- Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin
- State Senator Mike Bernskoetter
- Ameren Division Director Chip Webb
The Jefferson City opening ceremony for the Bicentennial Bridge is set to start at 1:30 p.m. on the Missouri State Capitol grounds by the State Senate parking garage.
