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Missouri Governor Mike Parson and other dignitaries will cut the ribbon for Jefferson City's Bicentennial bridge on December 20, 2021 (December 2021 photo courtesy of Jennifer Suchanek of Jefferson City mayor's office)

Jefferson City’s mayor: Bicentennial bridge project is “game changer”

Missouri Governor Mike Parson and other dignitaries will cut the ribbon for Jefferson City’s Bicentennial bridge on December 20, 2021 (December 2021 photo courtesy of Jennifer Suchanek of Jefferson City mayor’s office)

It’s been talked about in Jefferson City for more than 30 years, and it becomes a reality Monday afternoon.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson, Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin and other dignitaries will cut the ribbon for the $4.9 million Bicentennial bridge at 1:30 pm. The public is invited.

The project will link the Missouri Capitol to the riverfront, specifically Adrian’s Island. Mayor Tergin describes the project as a “game changer.”

Major donors of the $4.9 million project will be recognized today, including the DeLong and Adrian families.

The 12-foot wide pedestrian and bicycle bridge will connect the Capitol to the island, which is north of the Union Pacific tracks. Ameren Missouri will also be recognized today: they moved electrical infrastructure and relocated poles to support the project.

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