After its closure more than a year ago, tangible work will soon begin on the Washington Avenue bridge after the Sedalia City Council votes to approve a bid to start construction work.
During its regular meeting, council will vote to approve a $1.14 million bid from Krupp Construction to fix the 102-year-old bridge and expand its life by about 40 years.
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