WASHINGTON - The Missouri Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the selection of HDR Engineering, Inc, as the best qualified consultant firm to design the New Route 47 Missouri River Bridge. The next step is for MoDOT and HDR to negotiate the contract.

"We are excited to move to the next step for a new Route 47 Missouri River Bridge," said Judy Wagner. "This is a great step for Franklin and Warren counties to ensure a new bridge will be constructed that is a vital link for this community."

The proposed new bridge will provide safer and more efficient travel for many motorists traveling between Franklin and Warren Counties. For more information on the new Route 47 Missouri River Bridge, visit www.modot.org/stlouis/

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