Bridge
Drive on in!
Hazel Gripka, left, Cassville resident whose home is in the city park, laughs with former Mayor Bill Shiveley, center, and current Mayor Jon Horner, as Richard Asbill, city administrator in the foreground, explains after ribbon is cut for the 7th Street Bridge, Gripka would be the first to drive over the structure. "No burnouts, Hazel," Asbill said. The new bridge, replacing the old structure washed out in 2017, was built by Hartman and Company at a cost of $738,000.
Pedestrian bridge project moves forward after decades of discussion
A long-discussed plan for a pedestrian bridge in Cassville is once again moving forward, as city officials are revising plans aimed at reducing costs and improving accessibility for residents.
Community Voices — Richard Asbill: The water rose, so did we: What the 7th street bridge represents
This week, the City of Cassville will reopen the 7th Street Bridge — a moment many in our community have waited years to see.
Almost open!
The 7th Street Bridge has been paved and is near opening. A ribbon cutting for the bridge will be held on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m.
Star City Bridge to be replaced
The historic, iron Star City Bridge — located just north of the end of U Highway on Barry County Farm Road 1142 — is slated for replacement.
Raising the walls
Construction crews working on the 7th Street Bridge project install culvert walls for the incoming bridge.
Dirt moved for 7th Street bridge
Cassville city officials recently broke ground on the 7th Street bridge project, which is now underway.
Bridge bids too high
The plan to construct a pedestrian bridge parallel to the Highway 76/112 vehicular bridge in Cassville is falling by the wayside.
Bridge to City Park coming back to 7th Street
It has been eight years since a vehicle entered the Cassville City Park via 7th Street — and the countdown to a new crossing is underway.
City holds public hearings for 3 grants
The city of Cassville held three consecutive public hearings on Jan. 14, led by representatives of the Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG) and necessary to procure funding for three potential projects in the city.
