Sedalia Approves Change Orders for Washington Street Bridge Rehab

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The Sedalia City Council approved three change orders totaling over $45,000 for the project to rehabilitate the century-old Washington Street Bridge. Two change orders will cover the cost of additional treatment needed on two sections of the bridge, while the largest change order compensates contractors for delays caused by extra review required by Union Pacific Railroad.

Why it matters

The Washington Street Bridge is a critical piece of infrastructure in Sedalia, and the city is working to complete the rehabilitation project to reopen the bridge on schedule. The additional costs and delays highlight the challenges cities can face when working with third-party entities like railroads on infrastructure projects.

The details

The two change orders covering additional treatment needs total $21,219.66, while the largest change order of $24,350.00 compensates Double Arch Construction for delays caused by the extra review required by Union Pacific Railroad. Despite the delays, city administrator Matthew Wirt says the contractors remain committed to completing the project and reopening the bridge as originally planned.

• The Sedalia City Council approved the change orders during a meeting on Monday, March 6, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The city remains committed to completing the rehabilitation project and reopening the Washington Street Bridge as originally scheduled, despite the additional costs and delays.