Willow Springs, Mo. - The Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission has awarded a bridge rehabilitation project, on the bridge over Beeler Creek, Route 60, Texas County during its October 7 meeting.

The project will involve bridge deck rehabilitation on the bridge over Beeler Creek, just east of the Route 60/63 interchange. The project was awarded to All Type Excavating Inc./DBA L. Krupp Construction of Ellisville, Mo., at a total cost of $432,143.00.

The bridge has been identified as one among 802 across the state with critical improvement needs. These 802 bridges will be repaired or replaced through the MoDOT Safe & Sound bridge improvement program within five years.

A web page has been developed to house the latest information regarding the Safe & Sound program. To view this information, visit www.modot.org/southcentral and click on the Safe & Sound 800 Better Bridges icon. A complete listing of all bridges included in the program as well as a map that can help traffic navigate around closures are among the resources available.

For additional information regarding the Safe & Sound program or other transportation-related topics, call the MoDOT Customer Service Center, toll-free, at 1-888-ASK MoDOT (275-6636). Customers also may email the center at d9csc@modot.mo.gov.

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