Rocheport Interstate 70 Bridge, Road bridge on Interstate 70 near Rocheport, Missouri, US
The Rocheport Interstate 70 Bridge is a road bridge that crosses the Missouri River in Missouri. It consists of two separate structures with three travel lanes and full-width shoulders in each direction.
The original bridge was built in 1960 and underwent rehabilitation in 1994. It was demolished through controlled demolition in September 2023 to make way for a replacement structure.
Monthly community meetings inform residents about construction progress, fostering communication between the Missouri Department of Transportation and local communities.
The bridge connects Cooper and Boone counties and serves as a major route for regional traffic. Traffic flows in both directions on separate roadways designed for efficient vehicle movement.
The reconstruction process was documented through live cameras that allowed the public to monitor building progress in real time. This approach created transparency and public engagement with the infrastructure project as it developed.
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