Route 47 Missouri River Bridge Rehabilitation Project
Environmental Impact Study
UPDATES:
News Release -
MoDOT Will Begin Final Traffic Switch on Monday, November 16
News Release - Rehabilitation Project for Route 47 Missouri River Bridge is On Schedule
*The Route 47 Missouri River Bridge will continue to have a 20-ton
weight limit throughout the rehabilitation project.
*MoDOT encourages motorists to alter their travel times across the
bridge during non-peak hours when possible. MoDOT also urges
motorists to carpool or use school buses when possible and to plan
ahead to allow plenty of time for these delays.
Why Does the Route 47 Missouri River Bridge Need Improvements?
The 73-year-old bridge needs maintenance repairs due to its age. The bridge is located near Washington on Route 47 over the Missouri River between Franklin County and Warren County.
What Improvements on the Route 47 Bridge Are Being Proposed?
MoDOT will make many repairs to the bridge superstructure, including, replacing deck joints, repair and replace various members of the steel truss system and paint the lower portion of the structure.
How Will Traffic Be Impacted While Construction Is Under Way?
Construction for the Route 47 Missouri River Bridge rehabilitation project began in March 2, 2009 and is expected to be complete in December 2009. For much of this construction season, traffic will be reduced to one lane on the bridge, with temporary traffic signals to facilitate two-way traffic. Emergency services will be able to pre-empt the signals for emergency response purposes.
The estimated project cost to repair the Route 47 Missouri River Bridge is $5.2 million, awarded to St. Louis Bridge Construction Company.
Who Do I Contact For More Information?
- Contact MoDOT Area Engineer Judy Wagner at 1-888 ASK MODOT (275-6636) or e-mail Judy.Wagner@modot.mo.gov
- Contact MoDOT Resident Engineer Tim Hellebusch at 1-888 ASK MODOT (275-6636) or e-mail Tim.Hellebusch@modot.mo.gov
- On the web: www.modot.org/stlouis/major_projects/franklincountyupdates.htm
