PHELPS CITY, Mo. – The Atchison County Route U bridge over a drainage ditch near Phelps City closed yesterday afternoon for further evaluation of the bridge deck. Phillips Hardy, Inc, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, completed a deck replacement project in early June, reopening the Route U bridge to local traffic. During a follow-up inspection on Wednesday, Aug. 26, crews re-closed the bridge to further evaluate of the bridge girders.
For the safety of motorists, the bridge will remain closed to all traffic during the evaluation and subsequent repairs. The duration of the closure is not known at this time. Route U remains closed to thru traffic due to damage sustained during the spring 2019 flooding.
The Route U bridge is included in a project that has replaced the decks of three other bridges in Holt County on Routes H and T. 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.
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. Motorist are urged to stay alert and pay attention to all roadway signing and barricades and to eliminate distractions.
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