Districts Impacted
The Cook Road Bridge over I-29 in St. Joseph was built in 1962 and carries approximately 6,500 vehicles per day. The driving surface of the bridge and its supporting structure needs to be replaced and its girders need painted to protect the bridge from deterioration. MoDOT has designed a project to complete this necessary work. The City of St. Joseph has also allocated funds to add decorative fencing, form liner, and a sidewalk to the south side of the bridge.
A construction contract was awarded to Clarkson Construction Company. Construction/bridge closure is tentatively planned to begin in June 2024.
Project Progress
MoDOT's Planning and Design team has developed plans to rehabilitate the existing bridge deck on the Cook Road Bridge over I-29 due to deterioration. A sidewalk also will be added to the south side of the bridge. The City of St. Joseph allocated $34,000 in funding toward the project. For more information on the City's contribution to the project: CIP Sales Tax | St. Joseph, MO - Official Website (stjosephmo.gov).
This project was a part of the February 2024 letting. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the project to Clarkson Construction Company at its March 2024 meeting.
The contractor is working with MoDOT to determine the exact schedule of work. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin in June 2024. The exact date of the road closure and the planned reopening date have not been determined.
The project's anticipated completion date is December 2024.
Cook Road Bridge
Project News
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Will bridge work affect traffic?
A: Yes, during construction the Cook Road Bridge over I-29 will be closed. Also, I-29 will see temporary closures throughout the duration of the project.
Cook Road Bridge: There will be no signed detour for the closure of Cook Road. Motorists should seek an alternate route around the closure.
Interstate 29: During closures of I-29 for bridge removal, girder placement and painting, traffic will be directed to use I-229. Southbound I-29 traffic must exit at I-29/I-229/U.S. Route 71 (EXIT 56B) and northbound I-29 traffic must exit at the I-229/I-29 (EXIT 43). For the planned detour, click here.
Motorists will not be able to access I-29 at the following locations:
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Northbound I-29 from:
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Route 6 (Frederick Blvd.) – Exit 47
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U.S. Route 36 – northbound Exits 46A & 46B
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Southbound I-29 from:
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Business Route 71/US. Route 59 – Exit 53
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U.S. Route 169 (Rochester Rd) – Exit 50
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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?
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