CHILLICOTHE, Mo. – The next stage of a bridge deck replacement project will bring about a traffic switch. The project, led by contractors from Radmacher Brothers Excavating Co., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, has been active since early March on U.S. Route 65 at the Grand River Bridge south of Chillicothe. 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.
Work on the southbound half of the bridge deck is now complete, and traffic will switch this evening, Friday, Sept. 4, at approximately 6 p.m., allowing contractors to begin work on the northbound half of the bridge. Construction is staged to allow one lane of traffic over the bridge, with a 11.5-foot width restriction. Motorists are advised to pay attention, use caution and follow all construction signs and traffic control.
Contractors plan to have the bridge open to two-way traffic in early December. As with all construction, 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 reminded to slow down and eliminate all distractions while driving in work zones.
For more information about this and other MoDOT projects, visit modot.org and view the online Traveler Information Map. Also at modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media.
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