HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, Monday, July 31, a bridge replacement project is planned to begin on Lincoln County Route H. Lincoln County Route H will be closed during construction.
Don Schnieders Excavating was awarded the contract for $1,488,098.56.
During construction, which is expected to take up to three months, the road will be closed and access to the Crouch Conservation Area will be limited. “Construction will start on July 31, and once the contractor closes the bridge, he has up to 90 days to finish the project and reopen the road,” explained MoDOT Area Engineer Erik Maninga.
“The public can still visit Crouch Access during construction by using county roads, but access from Route H will not be available since the intersection of Route H and Shafer Road will be reconstructed as part of the project,” said Maninga.
In addition to a new bridge, the curves immediately north and south of the bridge will be widened to improve safety. The replacement bridge will be 28’ wide, compared to the existing 20’ wide bridge. The new bridge will also be able to accommodate all legal loads. The bridge was weight limited and speed reduced on either side in 2015 due to its condition.
Motorists will need to use alternate routes throughout the duration of the project.
Message boards will be in place notifying travelers of the closures. All roadwork is posted on the traveler information map. Those traveling and the commuting public are encouraged to check the online map at www.modot.org daily for new work zones. MoDOT also offers e-update messages sent directly to your email when roadwork is scheduled. For more information contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MoDOT (275-6636).