MILAN, Mo. – Located just south of Newtown on Route 139, the Newtown Branch Bridge has been a pathway for motorists since 1933. A replacement project to bring the Sullivan County bridge up to current standards will be led by contractors from Widel, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation. Crews plan to close the bridge Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, with a planned reopening in early March.
All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT encourages all motorists to slow down, buckle up, eliminate distractions and drive safely to ensure everyone is able to Arrive Alive.
For more information about this and other MoDOT projects, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/northwest and view the online Traveler Information Map. In addition, MoDOT provides updated information on Twitter @MoDOTNorthwest and Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOTNWDistrict.
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