ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Caldwell County Route 13 bridge over U.S. Route 36 is open following a bridge replacement project. The project to replace the bridge, led by Capitol Paving and Construction, LLC, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, began in late May. The roadway was reopened to all traffic today, Aug. 14.
The previous bridge, built in 1958, had been struck multiple times by high-profile vehicles driving underneath on U.S. Route 36. As part of the replacement project, the new bridge superstructure has been designed to increase clearance beneath the bridge to help prevent future damage. The new bridge includes a pedestrian walkway on the west side. Due to an ongoing resurfacing project on Route 13 from the southern Hamilton City Limits at Mill Creek Road to Route HH in Kingston, traffic wishing to travel south of Hamilton on Route 13 will be directed along a signed detour on U.S. Route 36 to the west, Interstate 35 to the south, and Route 116 to the east to reconnect with Route 13.
To learn more about the projects affecting Route 13, visit: https://www.modot.org/caldwelldaviess-county-route-13-road-and-bridge-improvement-projects.
All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.
MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org.
While 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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