Attorney General's News Release

May 18, 2005

Nixon discusses MKT railroad bridge with Boonville officials

Boonville, Mo. — Attorney General Nixon met today with Boonville city officials and representatives of a group formed to save the old MKT railroad bridge.

Nixon said he is concerned about plans to relinquish the state's interest in the historic bridge that would result in its dismantling by the Union Pacific Railroad.

The group met in the old train depot and toured the historic bridge.

From left, Nixon meets with Paula Shannon, chair of the Save the Katy Bridge committee; city attorney Megan McGuire; Dale Reesman; and economic development director Sarah Gallagher. Assistant attorney general Bill Bryan also met with the group.

Shannon talks with Nixon about the old bridge.

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