Public hearing set for I-229 plan
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing regarding the plan for the Interstate 229 bridge on Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Remington Nature Center, 1502 MacArthur Drive in St. Joseph.
According to a news release, all interested persons will be allowed to be heard concerning their views on the design and construction of the bridge.
The presently contemplated improvement is as follows:
The preferred alternative includes the double-decker bridge being removed and replaced with a new four-lane arterial road constructed at grade (elevated as necessary for compliance with floodplain and stormwater requirements) in generally the same location as the existing double-decker bridge between the railroad tracks and the Missouri River. Access to downtown would only be provided at Fourth Street and a new interchange at U.S. Route 59. This alternative would require the de-designation of I-229 as an interstate.
Copies of the environmental assessment document can be found on the project website at modot.org/ stjoe229 or by visiting MoDOT’s Northwest District Office at 3602 N. Belt Highway, St. Joseph, MO, 64506. Written comments will be accepted until 10 days after the hearing (Attn: I-229 Environmental Assessment, 3602 N. Belt Highway, St. Joseph, MO, 64506).
