Districts Impacted
As of Dec. 19, 2024, both directions of the new Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport are now open to traffic. Construction will continue through late spring 2025 with minimal traffic impacts expected.
Construction began in early 2022 to replace the 1960 steel truss bridge. When complete in late spring 2025, both bridges will carry three lanes of traffic, connecting the multiple segments of the Improve I-70 program that will widen I-70 to three lanes across the state. (Improve I-70 | Missouri Department of Transportation)
Saturday Superintendent Talks
These events were held every third Saturday of the month at 9 a.m., March to October, through the duration of the Rocheport Bridge project. The public was able to see and hear more about the progress being made on the bridge from the project team. Each talk highlighted a segment of work currently taking place, why that work was necessary to the project, and included a question-and-answer session!
Our FINAL Saturday Superintendent Talk was Oct. 19, 2024.
Rocheport Bridge Project Goals
- Meet the expectation of delivering the project under budget
- Provide a high quality, durable, low maintenance project that improves safety and reliability
- Minimize traffic impacts during and after construction while maximizing safety and capacity
- Maximize safety for workers while beating the project completion deadline of 12/31/24
- Deliver the project with a diverse workforce that fosters future DBE and workforce development
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality and innovation in all phases of the project
Project News
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New eastbound Rocheport Bridge open to traffic
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Both directions of the new Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport are now open for the more than 37,000 vehicles, including 8,800 commercial vehicles, that use the bridge each day. Crews were able to...
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Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new Rocheport Bridge
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today, Tuesday, Dec. 10, to celebrate the new Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport. Governor Parson, Lieutenant Governor Kehoe, other state and local elected...
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Final girder placed for new Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River Bridge
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The last steel girder was placed yesterday morning, marking a major milestone in the construction of the new eastbound Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River (Rocheport) Bridge. With the final girder in place, crews will...