The South Dakota Department of Transportation will begin the preliminary process for the design and construction of the new Waldron Missouri River bridge over the Missouri river connecting Pierre/Fort Pierre. The structure is scheduled for a Fall 2020 letting with construction during the 2021 and 2022 construction seasons.
Beginning Monday, Aug. 20, Terracon Geotechnical Testing from Omaha, Nebraska will utilize a barge, crane and drilling equipment to collect subsurface information at the pier locations for the new structure. Commuters will see this work between the existing bridge and the railroad bridge that link Pierre and Fort Pierre. The public is asked to avoid congregating at the drilling site and that all watercrafts keep a safe distance from drilling operations. It is anticipated the work will likely be finished by Saturday, Aug. 25. |
Preliminary Work to Begin at Missouri River Bridge at Fort Pierre-Pierre
By Diane Deis
Aug 14, 2018 | 3:30 PM