IndeGO Bond
In April 2025, Independence voters overwhelmingly approved $55 million dollars in general obligation (GO) bonds to make much-needed infrastructure improvements and repairs. The Independence G.O. Bond (IndeGO Bond) is a record-breaking, multi-year investment in roads, bridges, and sidewalks. These improvement projects will increase connectivity and strengthen the foundation of our city.
Question 2: Roads, Bridges, & Sidewalks - $55 Million
| The IndeGO Bond program includes $55 million for street reconstruction and overlay, bridges, and school sidewalks. |
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Bond Built - Current Projects funded with the G.O. Bond
These are the current G.O. Bond projects either in the design or construction phase.
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E. Kentucky Road over Mill Creek Bridge |
Crysler Avenue over Union Pacific Railroad Bridge |
Overlay - resurfacing city streets in Independence |
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This project will fix the bridge over the Kentucky Bridge Schedule:
Funding Details: Construction: $3.6M The construction contract includes the Kentucky Road and the Crysler Avenue Bridges. |
This project will fix the Crysler Avenue over Union Pacific Railroad Bridge. Schedule:
Funding Details: Construction: $3.6M The construction contract includes the Kentucky Road and the Crysler Avenue Bridges. |
This project will more than double the City's annual budget for overlay and resurfacing lane miles. Schedule: Typically overlay season can begin in the Spring and run until late Fall, depending on weather and contractor schedules. Funding Details: $6.2M contract for 53 lane miles of road asphalt overlay goes before City Council for approval on November 17, 2025.
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Kentucky Avenue over Rock Creek Bridge |
Arlington Avenue over Rock Creek Bridge |
R.D. Mize over Little Blue Bridge |
Lake City Valley Road over Small Creek Bridge |
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This project will fix the bridge over the Kentucky Avenue over Rock Creek Bridge. Schedule: Design contract approved by City Council in October 2025. Funding Details: Design Services: $825K City Council approved the design contract in October 2025. This cost includes three bridges - Kentucky Avenue over Rock Creek Bridge, Arlington Avenue over Rock Creek Bridge, and R.D. Mize over Little Blue Bridge. |
This project will fix the Arlington Avenue over Rock Creek Bridge. Schedule: Design contract approved by City Council in October 2025. Funding Details: Design Services: $825K City Council approved the design contract in October 2025. This design contract cost includes three bridges - Kentucky Avenue over Rock Creek Bridge, Arlington Avenue over Rock Creek Bridge, and R.D. Mize over Little Blue Bridge. |
This project will fix the R.D. Mize over Little Blue River Bridge. Schedule: Design contract approved by City Council in October 2025. Funding Details: Design Services: $825K City Council approved the design contract in October 2025. This design contract cost includes three bridges - Kentucky Avenue over Rock Creek Bridge, Arlington Avenue over Rock Creek Bridge, and R.D. Mize over Little Blue Bridge. |
This project will fix the Lake City Valley Road over Small Creek Bridge. Schedule: Design contract approved in September 2025. Funding Details: Design Services: $99.5K In August 2025, a contractor was selected. The design contract includes the Lake City Valley Road Bridge.
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Proposed Projects Info: Roads, Bridges, & Sidewalks
Of the $55M allocated for Roads, Bridges, & Sidewalks, the funds will be split accordingly:
- Roads - $30M
- Bridges and Culverts - $15M
- Sidewalks - $10M
$30 million to address major roadways and neighborhood roads with asphalt overlays. Staff will determine roadways most in need of repair while also ensuring equity across the four council districts. Roads will be prioritized based on a variety of factors including traffic, frequency of usage, and severity of damage.
The bond package allocates $15 million towards fixing bridges. The proposed list includes:
- Kentucky Avenue over Rock Creek Bridge
- Crysler Avenue over Union Pacific Railroad Bridge
- Arlington Avenue over Rock Creek Bridge
- Kentucky Road over Mill Creek Bridge
- Lake City Valley Road over Small Creek Bridge
- R.D. Mize Bridge over Little Blue River Bridge
- Wilson Ave. Bridge
- Southside Blvd. over Union Pacific Railroad Bridge
- Heidelberger Bridge
- Overton Bridge
- Valley View Bridge
- Lee’s Summit over Union-Pacific Railroad Bridge
- Main St. over Union-Pacific Railroad Bridge
- Noland Road Bridge over Kansas City Southern Railroad
The bridges listed for improvement with the IndeGo Bond were chosen by our Municipal Services for two reasons:
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These bridges most impact on our citizens, first responders, and city services. It may be near a major artery, or close to a populous area of Independence, or near a fire station.
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The bridge is in most need of repair. Some of our bridges are unpassable due to holes that can literally swallow tires. Others cannot support the weight of a vehicle.
Additionally, the bond package sets aside money for culvert repairs and replacements.
$10 million to go towards fixing or creating sidewalks for seven schools in the Independence and Fort Osage school districts. These schools were chosen by their Superintendents based on necessity, amount of students who walk to school, and location within city limits.
Independence School District
- Blackburn Elementary
- Cassell Park Elementary
- Fairmount Elementary
- Ott Elementary
- Mill Creek Elementary
Fort Osage School District
- Cler-Mont Elementary
- Elm Grove Elementary
Accountability and Transparency
According to state law, general obligation funds must be spent on the projects listed in the ballot questions.
- As projects move forward, reports will be made quarterly to the City Audit and Finance Committee.
- The City will issue an annual report detailing GO Bond fund spending. You can find updated reports below as they become available.
- You can always find updated information on City finances via our Open Finance Portal here.
The 2025 Annual Report on G.O. Bond funds will be available here when it is published.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND QUESTION NO. 2
Shall the City of Independence, Missouri, issue its general obligation bonds in the amount of $55,000,000 for transportation purposes, including acquiring land and rights of way, and acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, repairing and improving streets, roads, bridges, culverts and sidewalks throughout the City?