Witness History at Rock Island Bridge Ground Breaking Ceremony
Witness history in the making as state and local officials, Flying Truss stakeholders, investors, and corporate and community leaders break ground for the Rock Island Bridge, America's first entertainment district and trailhead over a river. Media is invited to attend the event kicking off this momentous infrastructure renewal project unlike the world has ever seen.
KANSAS CITY, Kan., May 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The groundbreaking ceremony will feature a "Golden Spike" event, toasts, and brief remarks from Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly, Kansas City, Kansas Mayor Tyrone Garner, Kansas, Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland, Kansas City, Kansas Chamber of Commerce President Daniel Silva, and Flying Truss CEO Mike Zeller.
Set to open in spring 2024, Rock Island Bridge will span the size of three football fields and include event spaces, community areas, bars, kitchens, coffee shops, public seating, restrooms, live entertainment, and more.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
TIME: 4:00 pm (CST) Gather on the Bridge
4:30 pm (CST) Golden Spike Ceremony
LOCATION: 0 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS.
Enter on the east side of the bridge, across from Hy-Vee Arena
PARKING: Please park in the North Lot of Hy-Vee Arena and make the short 2-minute walk to the Rock Island Bridge.
Please be aware that this is an active construction zone. There are uneven walking surfaces and heavy equipment on the site, thus proper footwear is required (flat shoes only, no open-toe shoes). Please walk only in designated areas.
For construction updates or more information: http://www.rockislandkc.com.
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