COOPER COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is holding an online public meeting to share information about an upcoming project that will replace the Route 179 bridge over Petite Saline Creek.
The bridge is located approximately 5 miles south of Interstate 70 near Woolridge. The public meeting comment period will run from Nov. 28-Dec.12 at: https://www.modot.org/cooper-county-route-179-over-petite-saline-creek-bridge-replacement-online-public-meeting.
The Route 179 bridge over Petite Saline Creek was built in 1966 and is 52 years old. The condition of the bridge has reached a point where bridge replacement is necessary. Construction is scheduled to take place in 2019.
During construction, Route 179 will be closed at the bridge location for up to five months. Signs will alert motorists of the closed road, and a detour will be signed during construction.
The total project cost is an estimated $2,097,000.
If you would like to have more information or to comment on the project, please visit or contact Transportation Project Manager Missy Wilbers at (573) 751-7699 or Melissa.Wilbers@modot.mo.gov.