AMAZONIA, Mo. – Construction is underway on two Interstate 29 bridge projects in Andrew County north of St. Joseph. These projects include the replacement of the north and southbound I-29 bridges over Hopkins Creek and rehabilitation of the north and southbound bridges over Route T. This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.
The replacement and rehabilitation is led by contractors from Capital Paving and Construction, LLC., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation. Crews are following the planned schedule below:
- Completed – crews will close both north and southbound passing lanes to begin construction of median crossovers.
- Today, Monday, April 13 – crossovers will be utilized to direct traffic head-to-head in the northbound lanes at the bridges. The replacement of the southbound bridge over Hopkins Creek and rehab of the southbound bridge over Route T will begin.
- Early August - once work on the southbound bridges is complete, traffic will be directed head-to-head in the southbound lanes. The replacement of the northbound bridge over Hopkins Creek and rehab of the northbound bridge over Route T will begin.
- Late December – work both bridges is completed, and all lanes of traffic are restored.
- January –median crossovers are removed, and shoulder work completed. Intermittent lane closures are possible.
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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