Jasper County – Wet weather and construction issues have delayed completion of a project to replace the Route D bridge over Center Creek south of Oronogo, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
The original completion date and opening of the bridge is September 1, 2019.
Work has temporarily been suspended due to flooding at Center Creek. In addition to flooding, subsurface issues at the construction site resulted in a redesign of the bridge footings before construction could proceed. The contractor, Hartman & Company of Springfield, estimates construction of the new bridge will now last into the fall.
Work began on the project the week of April 1, 2019.
Weather and/or construction delays could further alter the work schedule.
Contractor crews are replacing the old bridge with a new structure, which will be 12 feet higher, 18 feet wider with no truss.
Traffic Impact During Construction:
- Route D CLOSED at the bridge during construction
- Drivers will have access to property at either end of the bridge, but will not be allowed to drive through the work zone
- A signed detour is in place during the project. Traffic will use Route 171, Route 43 and Route 96
The original Center Creek bridge was built in 1935 and was experiencing severe deterioration. Nearly 6,000 vehicles a day crossed the bridge.
Project Background:
- Prime Contractor: Hartman & Company, Springfield
- Completion Date: September 1, 2019
- Total project cost: $3 million
(For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest)
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