Districts Impacted
Project Summary
The Gene Field Road Bridge over Interstate 29 in St. Joseph carries approximately 6,500 vehicles per day. The current bridge was built in 1962 and is scheduled to be replaced in 2027. The new bridge will include a decorative form liner and sidewalks on each side, connecting to existing sidewalk on the west side of the bridge.
Project Progress
MoDOT's Planning and Design team is working with consultants from GBA. This phase includes designing the bridge structure, determining traffic control and the detour to be used during construction, right of way acquisition and a public input period.
MoDOT will offer three opportunities to receive community feedback regarding the intersection improvement project:
- An in-person public meeting will be held on Dec. 10, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. at the MoDOT Northwest District Office located at 3602 N. Belt Highway, St. Joseph, MO 64506. This will be an open house style meeting and community members are welcome to drop by anytime between 4-6 p.m. to speak with project experts and provide feedback. No formal presentation will be made.
- View the information on this webpage and utilize the form at the bottom of the page to submit your comments and/or sign up for project-specific updates. Comments must be submitted by Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025.
- Mail your comments to:
Gene Field Bridge Replacement Project
Missouri Department of Transportation
3602 North Belt Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64506
All comments must be postmarked by Friday, Dec. 24, 2025.
A in-person stakeholder meeting with impacted businesses, organizations and individuals was held on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025.
We are committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact NW District Communications at 816-901-4529 by Dec. 5, 2025.
Contractors may submit competitive bids during MoDOT's scheduled lettings. This project is scheduled to be a part of the Spring 2026 letting.
After the contract is awarded, the contractor will work with MoDOT to determine the exact schedule of work.
Project News
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Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, Nov. 17-23
St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Nov. 17-23.
There may be moving operations...
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Gene Field Road Bridge over Interstate 29 to remain closed
St. Joseph, Mo. – The Gene Field Road Bridge over Interstate 29 in St. Joseph was closed on Monday, Nov. 10, after being struck by an oversized load. Following evaluations, crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation have determined that the...
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Gene Field Road Bridge over Interstate 29 in St. Joseph closed
St. Joseph, Mo. – The Gene Field Road Bridge over Interstate 29 in St. Joseph is closed due to being struck by an oversized load. The bridge is closed until further notice as crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation evaluate the bridge...
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Will bridge work affect traffic?
A: Yes, during construction the Gene Field Road Bridge over I-29 will be closed. Also, I-29 will be temporary closed throughout the duration of the project. More details will be shared as they are determined.
Q: Who can I contact with further questions?
A: You can contact MoDOT's 24/7 customer service team by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) or by emailing nwcr@modot.mo.gov.
Q: How can I stay updated on the project's progress?
A: Use the form at the bottom of the page to sign up for updates directly to your email inbox about this project.