Washington Street Bridge Project Update

The Washington Street Bridge rehabilitation project has reached its next milestone. Engineering plans have been finalized and approved by the Sedalia City Council. The City will be inviting bids from qualified contractors tomorrow.

The project — IFB 2026-016 Washington Avenue Bridge Approach Rehabilitation (Column Replacement) — will address the structural condition of the bridge approaches.

Work includes repairing or replacing 13 supporting columns, concrete removal and replacement, structural steel fabrication, surface preparation, and protective coatings, all in compliance with the Missouri Department of Transportation bridge standards.

Bid Timeline:

Bids Open: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Bids Due: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Bid Opening: Publicly in Council Chambers, Sedalia City Hall, immediately following the deadline.

Once a contractor is selected, construction is scheduled to begin no later than November 10, 2025, with completion anticipated by March 10, 2026, weather permitting.