Historic Rock Island Bridge Opens as Entertainment District

0:00The Rock Island Bridge Entertainment District in Kansas City opens to the public this Wednesday, April 1st. It's the world's first setup of its kind, hovering 60 feet above the Kansas River with bars, event spaces, and live music spots. This historic bridge dates back 120 years and once carried cattle trains to the stockyards in the west bottoms, you'll find it at 1799 American Royal Drive. Founder and CEO Mike Zeller shared the news on social media over the weekend, calling it a long-held dream, now coming true for many in the community. Developers flying truss broke ground in May 2023, aiming for a spring 2024 launch. Delays from construction and funding push things back, but now it includes community areas, coffee shops, kitchens, seating, and restrooms. More details on events and access will drop soon, marking a fresh chapter for this Riverside landmark. From your city, powered by AI, this is Kansas News Today.