Eight New Bridge Projects Will Connect the St. Louis Region

Okay, St. Louis: Prepare to cross some bridges.

Great Rivers Greenway, the public agency connecting the St. Louis region through a network of greenway trails, has eight greenway bridge projects in planning, design, and construction in 2026.

It’s the most ambitious bridge-building effort in the agency’s 25-year history.

These projects will expand access, improve safety, and strengthen connections across St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County.

Great Rivers Greenway released new renderings for bridges along the Meramec and Dardenne Greenways, giving the public a first look at upcoming crossings that will connect neighborhoods, parks, and destinations and expand the region’s 140 miles of existing greenways. (The above image depicts Dardenne Greenway.)

These greenway bridge projects will strengthen connections across the region, and they represent the next phase of Great Rivers Greenway’s long-term effort to create safer, more connected routes for residents and visitors who are walking, running, rolling, or biking.

The first three bridge projects will begin construction in 2026:

1. Dardenne Greenway (St. Peters): A bridge over Dardenne Creek and a wetland boardwalk with City of St. Peters, including federal grant funding.

2. Meramec Greenway (Eureka): A bridge over the Meramec River within Route 66 State Park will be rebuilt and reopened, in conjunction with Missouri State Parks.

3. Dardenne Greenway (O’Fallon/Dardenne Prairie): A bridge over Dardenne Creek is in design with Cities of O’Fallon and Dardenne Prairie and St. Charles County, including a federal grant.

4. Centennial Greenway (St. Peters): Ongoing bridge replacements and upgrades to the Spencer Creek Trail continuing through 2027 with City of St. Peters.

5. Brickline Greenway (St. Louis City): A bridge along Spring Street to connect between east and westbound I-64/40 from City Foundry to the Grand MetroLink Station.

Supported by a federal grant, construction on the Brickline Greenway bridge is scheduled to take place coordinated with partner efforts from Missouri Department of Transportation in 2027/2028.

6. Centennial Greenway (Creve Coeur): A bridge over U.S. 67 near the 39 North District, currently in planning with City of Creve Coeur, St. Louis County, 39 North, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, Missouri Department of Transportation, and other partners. Construction is projected to take place in 2028 and includes a federal grant.

7. Maline Greenway (Ferguson): A bridge over Halls Ferry Road is being studied as part of the connection between West Florissant Ave and the existing Maline Greenway in Bella Fontaine County Park, in conjunction with City of Ferguson and St. Louis County.

8. Meramec Greenway (Kirkwood/Fenton): A bridge connecting Unger Park across the Meramec River to Green Tree Park, currently in early planning to determine feasibility.

“These new bridges are part of our commitment to making greenways safer and more accessible for everyone,” said Mark Perkins, CEO of Great Rivers Greenway. “Greenway bridges cross literal barriers such as rivers, creeks, and highways. But greenway projects also transcend perceived barriers like zip codes, city limits, wards and neighborhoods to connect us together.”

To view the new greenway bridge renderings or to find ways to get involved, visit GreatRiversGreenway.org/25th or GreatRiversGreenway.org/subscribe.

About Great Rivers Greenway
Great Rivers Greenway is a public agency created by a vote of the people in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County in 2000 to dedicate a sales tax to connecting the region with greenways. The agency celebrates 25 years of progress in 2025 with over 140 miles of greenways built, with more to come. Learn more at GreatRiversGreenway.org.

Top image: A bridge over Dardenne Creek and a wetland boardwalk in St. Peters, Missouri. (Rendering by Great Rivers Greenway)