Setting a public hearing: proposed construction of the Old Plank Road culvert structure project.

The City Council is setting a public hearing for February 16, 2026, to discuss the proposed construction of the Old Plank Road culvert structure project. This project, located near Plank Way and Forum Boulevard, involves replacing three existing 66-inch corrugated metal culverts, built in 1986, with a single 24-foot by 6-foot precast arch structure. A structural inspection in December 2020 revealed the existing culverts were severely rusted and failing.

Project Details:

• Location: Old Plank Road near Plank Way and Forum Boulevard (Ward 5).
• Scope: Removal of three existing 66-inch corrugated metal culverts and replacement with a single 24' x 6' precast arch structure.
• Justification: Existing culverts are rusted through and undersized for the drainage area, leading to potential roadway overtopping.
• Estimated Cost: $620,000 (design and construction).
• Funding Sources:
  • Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Regional Bridge Program: $282,763.10.
  • City's ¼-cent Capital Improvement Program (CIP) sales tax: $337,000.00.

An interested parties meeting was held on November 13, 2025, with ten residents attending. The project aligns with the City's Strategic Plan for Reliable and Sustainable Infrastructure and the Comprehensive Plan for Infrastructure.