MoDOT employees and consultants are working together to design a project which will replace both the Mozingo Creek and Long Branch bridges on Nodaway County U.S. Route 136, just east of Maryville.

 At this time, right of way acquisition will not be necessary for the Long Branch Bridge project, but permanent right of way and temporary easements will be needed for the Mozingo Creek Bridge project. This additional right of way will allow crews to maintain the eroding ditches feeding into the creek.

The projects are currently scheduled in the August 2021 letting. At that time contractors will be able to submit competitive bids for the projects.

By contract, March 1,  2022 is the earliest the contractor may begin construction in an effort to avoid winter weather complications.

In order to safely replace the bridges in the shortest amount of time, the bridges are planned to close, one at a time, to all traffic during construction. Studies are still being conducted as to the best method of traffic control during the project.

Per contract, the Mozingo Branch Bridge will be replaced first with an estimated 75 calendar days for construction. Once the Mozingo Branch Bridge is completed, crews will begin the replacing the Long Branch Bridge, which is also estimated to take 75 calendar days to complete.

An exact date for the closures has not yet been established. After the contract is awarded, the contractor will meet with MoDOT engineers and staff to determine the closure dates.