New Pedestrian Bridge Opens Early in Kansas City

0:00A new pedestrian and cyclist bridge on Gran Boulevard in Kansas City got some early action over the weekend, even though it wasn't clear to open. Yet, city officials say someone moved the barricades without permission, and this marks the second time it's happened in recent weeks. The bridge won officially debut until early May, after crews wrap up deckwork and final touches. This pathway runs parallel to the existing road bridge, linking the river market area across train tracks to the Berkeley Riverfront. It keeps walkers and bikers safely away from cars, fixing a big issue since the old curb bridge lacks sidewalks and forces everyone to share the road. Folks in the neighborhood are pumped about it. Sam Hagen from the River Market Community Association calls it a game changer for getting around, predicting tons of foot and bike traffic right away. Safety was the main driver here, making that trip quicker and less risky. The project ran just under $16 million, paid for through city bonds and casino lease money.

1:00Meanwhile, a street car extension to the riverfront is also pushing toward a may launch, tying CPKC Stadium and the waterfront even closer to the river. Market. All this means smoother connections across Kansas City soon, boosting how people move without the car chaos. That wraps Kansas News Today.