Pierre, Fort Pierre Hear Update On Waldron Bridge Progress

Pierre, Fort Pierre Hear Update On Waldron Bridge Progress

PIERRE, (KCCR) — City leaders in Pierre and Fort Pierre were updated this week on progress with construction…and deconstruction of the Lt. Commander John C. Waldron Memorial Bridge between the two cities. Jake McSheffery with p-r firm Project Solutions says a lot has happened with the bridge in 2024…

While crews are finishing up on the new bridge, the old bridge is undergoing dismantling…

Work on under bridge plazas will begin once the bridge is removed…

Pedestrian paths are open over the new bridge connecting Pierre and Fort Pierre. The walking paths under each the bridge are controlled by flaggers on the Pierre side, but closed on the Fort Pierre side due to continued construction activity.