PIERRE, S.D.(DRGNews)- A couple of major milestone events have taken place in March for one of the five bridges over the Missouri River in South Dakota.

The demolition of the girders from the previous Lieutenant Commander John C. Waldron Memorial Bridge at Fort Pierre and Pierre happened March 17, 2025, and a ribbon cutting was held for the new structure March 25.

During the ribbon cutting, South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden shared some history about the structures.

Rhoden also talked about the military service of the man who the bridge is named after.

Rhoden said the new Waldron Memorial Bridge makes it safer for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists to get from one side to the other.

Plans are for the plaza on the Fort Pierre side of the bridge to be built as a tribute to Waldron.