FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — With assistance from individuals with the directorates of Emergency Services and Public Works, Col. Anthony Pollio, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood commander, cuts the ceremonial ribbon today to officially open the bridge that connects J Highway to the installation just outside the East Gate.
Hours of operation at the gate are 5 to 8:30 a.m. and 2 to 6 p.m. weekdays.
The gate was initially closed in 2021, so workers could mill and resurface the asphalt deck on the 420-foot-long bridge, while also sealing the underlying concrete. The scope of the project changed, however, when officials noticed the amount of deteriorating concrete underneath. The plan was altered to include the removal and replacement of the deteriorating concrete, and the 80-year-old bridge now has a full-depth concrete deck.
The completion of this project helps ensure the safety of the Fort Leonard Wood community for decades to come, said Dillon Barks, a DPW civil engineer for the project.
“On behalf of DPW, we want to thank you for your patience while we addressed the needed repairs at the East Gate bridge,” he said. “DPW’s goal in this project was to ensure a safe and sound structure, while also upgrading to the newest standards and safety features.”
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