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New Buck O'Neil Bridge

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The New Buck O'Neil Bridge is a beam bridge in Kansas City, Missouri. The bridge spans the Missouri River and connects Clay County, Missouri with Jackson County, Missouri. Construction on the bridge began in 2021 and while the bridge is not complete, it is open to northbound traffic only.[1]

The structure is the replacement for the now demolished Buck O'Neil Bridge.[2][3] The bridge has a budget of $257 million, with some money from the federal government. The New Buck O'Neil Bridge is slated to be open to both north and southbound traffic in December of 2024.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "After 3 years, Kansas City welcomes the first drivers over the new Buck O'Neil bridge". KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR. January 28, 2024.
  2. ^ Davis, Monty (6 February 2024). "Photos: Sun sets on iconic triple-arch Buck O'Neil Bridge after replacement opens". Kansas City Star. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  3. ^ Wagner, Nick (16 February 2024). "Blast brings down section of triple-arch Buck O'Neil Bridge as major demolition begins". Kansas City Star. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  4. ^ "New Buck O'Neil bridge expected to be complete December 2024". KSHB 41 Kansas City News. December 21, 2023.