Discover how a new mural project by local artist Mike Elder is bringing a fresh approach to improving safety at the notorious Independence Avenue Bridge in Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —KMBC
A fresh approach is being implemented to improve safety at the infamous Independence Avenue Bridge in Kansas City, Missouri, notorious for its low clearance that has led to numerous truck crashes.
“I’ve lived in Kansas City my whole life so this was something I was very familiar with,” said Mike Elder, a local artist.
The words belong to Mike Elder, a local artist known for his cake-making skills.
Elder was referring to the mural project at the Independence Avenue Bridge. Elder described his mural, a monster that symbolizes the bridge’s undefeated record against high-clearance vehicles.
The mural project, which began on Thursday, is part of a broader initiative by The Northeast Kansas City Chamber Commerce to beautify the bridge.
Last month, they invited artists to paint murals on the four sides of the bridge.
month later. The hope is that other street artists will respect and champion the artwork, rather than deface it.
Elder expressed optimism about the project’s potential to discourage graffiti.
The mural project aims to address three key issues: beautifying the bridge, raising awareness of its low clearance, and discouraging graffiti.
A hippo eats a truck in concept art for a mural at the Independence Ave. truck-eating bridge in Kansas City. Alex Eickhoff of Eye Cough Art created the design. ALEX EICKHOFF Contributed by the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
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