Graves announces funding for area bridges

By KQTV

Published February 6, 2026 11:45 am

By: Darren Doyle

WASHINGTON, DC (KQTV) — After President Donald Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148) on Feb. 3, various bridges and interchanges in Northwest Missouri will receive funding to be replaced or improved.

Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) announced funding on Feb. 5 for the rehabilitation of the bridge at the I-29 and I-35 split in Clay County. The US 136 Bridge over I-35 in Harrison County, along with bridge conditions for the US 159 Bridge over Interstate 29 in Holt County, will be improved.

This will also replace the bridge at the interchange at US 36 and Route AC in Buchanan County.

Each project is planned to cost $1 million, which Graves said is vital to their areas.

“We’re investing in critical projects in North Missouri, while reining in the size of government,” said Graves. “These bridge rehabilitations will improve these interchanges and keep the traveling public safe. I’m proud to secure funding to help move these projects forward.”