LUCERNE, Mo. – The West Fork Locust Creek and Elm Branch bridges closed in June of this year for replacement. Both bridges, located on U.S. Route 136 east of Lucerne, are being rebuilt in the same alignment as their predecessors.
The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with Boone Construction Company of Columbia to complete both bridge replacements. Those crews are in the final stretch of work and both bridges are set to open on or before Sept. 25, 2018.
During the remainder of the work, however, the bridges will remain closed and motorists will need to seek an alternate route.
All schedules are weather dependent and subject to change.
These two bridges have served Putnam County travelers since 1931. After holding up to the wear and tear of more than 2,100 cars and trucks each day, the bridges are in need of replacement. Travelers over the new structures will see roadway improvements and safety enhancements. Each new bridge will be 32 feet wide with the creation of wider lanes and new four-foot shoulders.
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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