New entertainment district partnership bridges Kansas City’s past and future

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – The Rock Island Bridge is on pace to open as planned this spring.

When it opens, the city‘s newest entertainment district will boast a new top-deck event space named American Royal Hall.

The newly announced name is part of a long-term partnership between developers and the American Royal.

The deal means the American Royal will host educational events, celebrations, and other events at the Rock Island Bridge.

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The announcement comes as crews continue to make progress on the entertainment district. Developers say the project is about 85% complete.

Crews are working on a new levee, staircase, and ADA ramp that need to be in place before the bridge opens in a new short months.

Developers also announced that there are now signs up in Kansas City, Missouri, directing people to the Rock Island Bridge District.

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On the other side of the state line, developers said Kansas City, Kansas, plans to add levee-top trails, a park, and additional trails to take people down to floating docks for kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding.

An exact opening date is expected to be announced early next year.

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