LOCAL GOVERNMENT Review

CITY OF FULTON: 2nd Street Bridge Embraces Cutting-Edge Technologies And Expert Collaboration

The city of Fulton is revamping its 2nd Street Bridge through Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) technologies to minimize community disruptions.

The City, under the guidance of the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), secured a Federal Highway Accelerated Innovative Deployment Grant and selected Great River Engineering (GRE), led by Jeff Banderet PE, for design and construction services. The City and GRE are presently collaborating with Don Schneider Excavating (DSE) Company to execute the construction of this ambitious project. Groundbreaking occurred on March 8, with completion anticipated by June 2.

The project employs state-of-the-art materials such as ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and precast bridge element systems (PBES). UHPC, a revolutionary concrete blend, offers exceptional curing times and strength to expedite construction and enhance durability. PBES reduce onsite labor and shortens the construction timeline by allowing components to be built offsite and transported to the project.

Upon completion, the new bridge will provide a safer, more efficient crossing for pedestrians, motorists and utilities while demonstrating the advantages of using advanced materials and methods in infrastructure projects.

CITY OF GRANDVIEW: Blue Ridge Boulevard

A major commercial artery in the heart of Grandview is slated for a $20 million transformation. The nearly five-mile stretch of Blue Ridge Boulevard running east-west through Grandview will soon become the City’s largest infrastructure project in history.

The three-phase project includes resurfacing and widening of streets, adding sustainable landscaping, wider sidewalks and improved accessibility. The first phase is already on track for a groundbreaking in late 2023 and includes construction of a new Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge with two tracks.

Grandview Public Works staff worked for more than five years to secure enough funding to improve Blue Ridge Boulevard starting with funds from the Federal Railroad Administration for the new railroad bridge. Thanks to additional federal, state and private funds. Grandview will only be responsible for $2 million of the $20 million project.

CITY OF KANSAS CITY: Rehabilitation Of Historic Pump Station Improves Reliability

Major upgrades and renovations to KC Water’s East Bottoms Pump Station will increase capacity, eliminate major maintenance problems and provide improved flexibility and redundancy to bolster service reliability for Kansas City water customers.

Located in the historic East Bottoms area of Kansas City along the Missouri River, the project added a new 28 million gallon per day pumping unit; demolished and replaced associated pump discharge valve chamber piping, valves, meters, electrical equipment and a concrete enclosure; upgraded an existing 17-million-gallon, belowgrade concrete water storage reservoir, and renovated the exterior of the 1920s-era pump station building and campus.

As Kansas City’s second largest water supply pump station, the East Bottoms Pump Station is critical infrastructure serving much of the eastern half of the City. The improvements increase capacity from 96 million to 124 million gallons per day while also replacing nearly century-old piping and valves. In addition to increasing system capacity and reliability, the improvements reduce maintenance needs and ease staffing pressures.

KC Water completed the $15-million project in partnership with Burns & McDonnell Engineering and Garney Construction.

CITY OF NIXA: North/South Corridor

The city of Nixa is nearing completion of a $3.4 million project to create a new north/south corridor in a high-growth area in the southwest quadrant of the city that will open up new economic development opportunities. The project was made possible through our Metropolitan Planning Organization and a cost share with the Federal Highway Administration that is contributing 80% of the funds.

The project to extend Truman Blvd. to connect with Norton Road began in 2022 and is scheduled for completion this summer. Norton Road will be renamed Truman Blvd. upon completion, and a dangerously narrow and winding section of Norton has been bypassed and closed to traffic thanks to the new route, improving traffic safety.

In coordination with the project, the City is also implementing stormwater improvements and extension of the City’s water and electric utility infrastructure including street lighting. A ten-foot-wide path for pedestrians and cyclists is included on one side of the roadway and a 4-foot-wide sidewalk on the other.

The installation of a new roundabout at the intersection of Pembrook Ave. and Truman Blvd will ease congestion and calm traffic while providing the possibility of connecting Pembrook Ave. to State Highway 160 in the future.

Building Resilience & Sustainability

CITY OF O'FALLON: Mexico Road Phase 3 - Resurfacing And Pedestrian Bridge Project

This project was completed in 2022 and was awarded 1st place in the municipal category of the annual Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association Pavement Awards. The scope of the project included the resurfacing of Mexico Road from Hwy K moving west to Bryan Road; construction of a pedestrian bridge over Belleau Creek near Woodlawn Ave.; and reconstruction of curb ramps at the intersections of all public roads to ensure compliance with ADA requirements. The resurfacing provides the Mexico Road corridor with improved ride quality and longevity, and the ADA upgrades coupled with the Pedestrian Bridge aim to improve upon O’Fallon’s accessibility and pedestrian infrastructure. This project received federal funding assistance through the Surface Transportation Program that provides funding for qualifying transportation related projects.

CITY OF OZARK: McCracken Bridge

As a river community, bridges are a critical component to the transportation system. Our original bridges were built more than 95 years ago and were not designed to handle either the weight or volume of traffic that use them. The intersections, collector roads, and access points leading to these bridges have also become inadequate to safely serve projected traffic volumes, both vehicle and pedestrian. New land developments in and around the area of the McCracken Bridge and McCracken/ Riverside Road intersections have increased traffic significantly diminishing the ability of the current transportation system to function safety and efficiently.

In October 2019, the City applied for the Governor’s Cost Share Program with a project scope that included the reconstruction of the intersection of North 3rd Street and McCracken Road, including adjustment of elevation to provide increase flood capacity; intersection approaches, such as turn lanes and directional islands; and the rehabilitation and repair to McCracken Bridge.

This project will improve traffic flow in the area, achieve pedestrian safety improvements, improves the McCracken Street and 3rd Street intersection, and improves storm water management during flood stage events eliminating the closure of the McCracken St. and Riverside Road intersection.

CITY OF PERRYVILLE: Design-Build Wastewater Treatment Plant

The construction of the first SRF funded Design-Build Wastewater Treatment Plant in Missouri is well underway in the city of Perryville. The continuous collaboration between DNR, the Design-Build team, and city staff has kept the project moving at a steady pace despite the difficulty procuring building supplies in today’s market. It is easy to see how this option is becoming more common in today’s industry. There is a single point of responsibility for the project, while city staff is still able to communicate with both the design and build teams simultaneously, early and often throughout the project. HDR and Robinson Industrial and Heavy Contracting Inc. is the team the city of Perryville chose to embark on this project in 2020 and, with weather permitting, the staff hopes to have it in operation by Summer 2023.

CITY OF SMITHVILLE: Quincy Boulevard And Pine Street Improvements Project

The city of Smithville is preparing to kick off its Quincy Boulevard and Pine Street Improvements Project that will bring significant benefits to both residents and visitors. The project includes upgrades to the City’s water and wastewater system, the addition of sidewalks and updates to the stormwater system and street infrastructure. Located near Maple Avenue Elementary School, downtown and 169 HWY, Quincy Boulevard is an important area that receives traffic. This project will see improved conditions and better stormwater drainage, along with the addition of sidewalks for pedestrian safety. The City also has plans to connect the sidewalks to the school in the future to provide safe routes for students. Additionally, the sewer system will be rehabilitated using the cured-in-place pipe method to reduce future issues.

With more than $1.5 million invested in the project, funds have been sourced from transportation sales tax, parks and stormwater sales tax, utilities revenues and the general fund. Work on the project is set to begin in the summer of 2023, and the city of Smithville remains committed to enhancing the quality of life for all residents. The infrastructure improvements will make Smithville a safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable place to live for everyone.

CITY OF ST. PETERS: Brookshire Stormwater Improvement Project

Preventing flooding from several St. Peters’ roadways and the rear yard areas of a number of residents along four roads is the goal of a nearly-completed stormwater project with a projected cost of $652,108.02.

The P-31 Brookshire Storm Water Improvement Project is funded by the proceeds from the sale of storm water bonds. This project addressed recurring flooding issues on Brookshire Drive, Creekside Drive, Elmdale Lane and Auchly Lane and numerous rear yard areas. Investing in stormwater improvements across the City continues to be a major priority for St. Peters since the passage of the Prop P sales tax in 2012. These significant investments ensure the successful management of stormwater and flooding issues while being fiscally responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars over the long term.

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The work included the reconstruction of the existing inadequate storm sewers and new piped storm sewers along with various rear yard inlets and new curb inlets in areas with a history of flooding. The impact—greatly improving the efficiency of storm water drainage in the area, reducing potential flooding on roadways and the rear yards of residential properties. The work was done within existing recorded easements and/or existing city right of way.

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