Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes' KC Current get $72 million federal boost for major $800 million riverfront project

Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes have another reason to be excited about the future of the Kansas City Current. A major federal investment could soon make reaching their NWSL club's home stadium much easier. The proposed $72 million project aims to remove dangerous railway crossings and create a direct connection between historic neighbourhoods, the Berkley Riverfront and CPKC Stadium. Beyond improving matchday travel, the development could reshape one of Kansas City's fastest-growing areas, bringing new housing, businesses and better transport links. For the Mahomes family and the Current, this could mark an important step in the club's long-term growth.Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes' KC Current get major boost from $72 million grantThe U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration has awarded up to $72 million to Port KC to eliminate three railway crossings along Lydia Avenue.The project will replace ground-level crossings with a flyover bridge, allowing vehicles and pedestrians to travel safely above the tracks. The improvement aims to end long traffic delays caused by passing trains while making the riverfront more accessible.Port KC will contribute the remaining 20% of the project's cost. The federal funding will support land acquisition, final design work and construction.For Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, who are part of the ownership group behind the Kansas City Current, the development carries particular importance. Better access to CPKC Stadium could make attending matches and visiting the surrounding entertainment district easier for supporters.Port KC President and CEO Jon Stephens highlighted the wider benefits of the project.“Dangerous and time-consuming rail crossings will be eliminated at Lydia Avenue with the construction of a flyover bridge that will include safe walking paths to allow for increased vehicular and pedestrian connectivity to the Missouri Riverfront,” Port KC President and CEO Jon Stephens said. “This project will also enhance freight rail efficiency and strengthen the movement of goods through Kansas City.”CPKC Stadium development could transform Kansas City's riverfrontThe bridge is part of a much larger vision for the Berkley Riverfront. Port KC and the Kansas City Current have unveiled an $800 million development plan featuring thousands of homes, shops and restaurants..The project also aims to connect Columbus Park with the riverfront, the KC Streetcar extension and nearby businesses. This could turn the stadium area into a more accessible destination throughout the year, rather than a place people visit only on matchdays.Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas also welcomed the announcement.“The new Lydia flyover bridge will be another great addition to the Riverfront, linking a larger-capacity CPKC Stadium, thousands of housing units, new restaurants and small businesses, and the streetcar extension with historic neighborhoods in Northeast Kansas City,” Lucas said..KC Current co-owner Chris Long described the bridge as a 'game-changer' for fans and visitors.Planning and design work will begin immediately, but officials have not announced a construction start date.For the Mahomes family and the KC Current, improved transport could strengthen the stadium's connection with the wider community. The $72 million federal boost brings that vision closer, although residents will have to wait for a confirmed construction timeline.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.