MOUND CITY, Mo. – Construction is scheduled to begin on two Interstate 29 bridge projects in Holt County next week. Contractors from Clarkson Construction Company, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, plan to begin a deck replacement project for the I-29 bridges over Route E and Kimsey Creek, located south of Mound City, on Monday, March 23. These bridges are included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.
Beginning March 23 crews are scheduled to prepare both north and southbound lanes and shoulders of I-29 at the bridges for traffic changes during the bridge deck replacements. Construction of both bridge decks is expected to start on Thursday, April 16 beginning with the north and southbound driving lanes. This work will include a 12-foot width restriction.
Once the bridge decks are replaced in the driving lanes, crews will begin construction of the north and southbound passing lanes. This stage of construction is expected to begin in late June with all work being complete by early September. A 16-foot width restriction will be in place during construction in the passing lanes.
Drivers are urged to stay alert and pay attention to all roadway signing and barricades.
All work is weather-permitting and schedules are subject to change. Please remember that all work zones are No Phone zones. Buckle up. Phone down. Arrive Alive. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones and through the heavy congestion on the detour routes.
For more information about these and other MoDOT projects, sign up online for work zone updates, visit modot.org and view the online Traveler Information Map, or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) In addition, MoDOT provides updated information on Twitter @MoDOTNorthwest and Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOTNWDistrict
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