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The Missouri Department of Transportation resurfaced and rehabilitated the Interstate 35 northbound and southbound bridges over Pole Cat Creek in Harrison County. These bridges are a part of Gov. Mike Parson's $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.
Project Progress
MoDOT has designed a bridge rehabilitation project of the northbound and southbound I-35 bridges over Pole Cat Creek in Harrison County.
The current project design includes various updates and repairs including: resurfacing the bridge deck, repair and/or replace curbs, repair and resurface the roadway approach to the bridge and rehabilitate the bridge ends.
The bridges are a part of Gov. Mike Parson's $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.
The project was part of the August 2021 letting, when contractors submitted competitive bids for the projects.
During the September 2021 meeting, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the contract to Widel, Inc.
The contractor began work on March 15, 2022.
There are two stages of construction planned, both with long-term lane closures:
- March - June: The northbound and southbound passing lanes (inside, left lanes) will be closed
- June - October: The northbound and southbound driving lanes (outside, right lanes) will be closed
Per contract, the contractor must complete all construction on/by Oct. 1, 2022.
The contractor reopened all lanes of traffic, both directions, on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.
What is the purpose of this project?
The Harrison County I-35 northbound and southbound bridges over Pole Cat Creek were last updated in 1991. This project includes various updates and repairs including: resurfacing the bridge deck, repair and/or replace curbs, repair and resurface the roadway approach to the bridge and rehabilitate the bridge ends.
These bridges are a part of Gov. Mike Parson's $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state
Harrison County I-35 Pole Cat Creek Bridges
Harrison County I35 Pole Cat Creek Barrier
Harrison County I35 Pole Cat Creek Barrier2
Harrison County I35 Pole Cat Creek Northbound Deck
Harrison County I35 Pole Cat Creek Southbound Deck
Harrison County I35 Pole Cat Creek Northbound Profile
Project News and Updates
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Harrison County I-35 bridge project now complete
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The rehabilitation of the Interstate 35 Pole Cat Creek Bridge, south of Bethany near mile marker 90, which began in March 2022, is now complete. Crews from Widel, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, were...
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Northbound I-35 in Harrison County to close south of Bethany
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Northbound Interstate 35 will close overnight tomorrow for the placement of barriers. Crews from Widel, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will close the northbound lanes of I-35 at the bridge over Pole...
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Southbound I-35 in Harrison County now OPEN
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The southbound lanes of Interstate 35 just south of Bethany are now open. The southbound lanes closed early yesterday morning, May 5, between Exits 93 and 88 due to a traffic crash in the work zone of the Pole Cat Creek Bridge...
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will MoDOT Close I-35 during construction?
A: No, the contractor will not have to close I-35. During construction traffic will be narrowed to one lane through the work zone. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place.
Q: Will MoDOT have to purchase any right of way?
A: Right of way acquisition will not be necessary for this project.
Q: Who can contact if I have further questions?
A: Questions about the project may be direct to MoDOT Customer Service at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).
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