JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Constructions crews have completed work on the bridge over Petite Saline Creek ahead of schedule, opening Cooper County Route U earlier than expected. As of Friday, July 21, travelers in both directions were able to use the rehabilitated bridge.
Crews from Widel, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), closed Route U over Petite Saline Creek on June 19 to replace expansion joints, make substructure repairs, and install a rock blanket. The contractor was allowed up to 80 calendar days to complete the work, but was able to reopen the roadway to all traffic on July 21.
MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.
For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:
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