$284M Chester Bridge Nears Completion

The $284 million Chester Bridge project nears completion, replacing the aging Mississippi River span between Chester, Ill and Perry County, Mo. The new three-tower cable-stayed bridge will double the width to 44 ft and open to traffic by July 2026. Construction crews overcame flooding and wind delays, with demolition of the old bridge set to begin soon....

The $284 million Chester Bridge project nears completion, replacing the aging Mississippi River span between Chester, Ill and Perry County, Mo. The new three-tower cable-stayed bridge will double the width to 44 ft and open to traffic by July 2026. Construction crews overcame flooding and wind delays, with demolition of the old bridge set to begin soon....