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The World’s First Trailhead and Entertainment District Over a River

Second Floor!

Bridge construction

Ironworkers setting steel on the Top Deck.

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Gearing up for a Summer Opening

The Western Truss is finished, and about half of the double-decker beams on the Central Truss have been set. We’ll start building the kitchen and bars as soon as the concrete is poured.

And a Look Back at 2023 Progress

May: Golden Spike Ceremony officially kicking off construction
June: L.G. Barcus raised the bridge 4 feet
September: Cantilevered decks installed on the Western Truss
October: Top Deck roof installed. Concrete poured on the Western Truss
November: Travel+Leisure, Lonely Planet & LA Times list KC and RIB as a must-visit in 2024

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Making “Bridge Land” video

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Setting, bolting and welding of new steel beams, in preparation for the pouring of the new decks to make more “bridge land”. Watch video

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Ever see an alleyway on a bridge? Check out the new bridge map.

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Click on the illustration to zoom in on all the details on the new Kansas City landmark.

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Saving KC History

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The Rock Island Bridge under construction in 1904. These fellas rode to work on a horse!