JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The Maries County Route P bridge over Lanes Fork Creek will close next week for rehabilitation work. Construction crews anticipate restricting all access to the bridge beginning the morning of Oct. 23, 2023.
Built in 1967, the supporting structures of the bridge are in good condition, but the driving surface has deteriorated, and needs replaced. Route P over Lanes Fork Creek will be closed for the duration of construction, which is expected to continue through Dec. 8, 2023. A signed detour will not be used, but signs will be located well ahead of the closure to alert motorists to use an alternate route.
MoDOT contracted with Lehman Construction, LLC to complete the work on this and two other Maries County bridges:
- The Missouri Route 28 Dry Fork Creek Bridge has reached the end of its useful life and is scheduled for replacement.
- Like the Lanes Fork Creek Bridge, the Maries County Route C bridge over Peavine Creek also needs a new deck.
The dates for construction on these bridges has yet to be determined.
All construction will require full closures and is expected to be completed by mid-2024. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.
For more information, or to sign up for project-specific updates, visit the project’s webpage at https://www.modot.org/missouri-route-28-route-c-and-route-p-bridge-replacement-and-rehabilitations-maries-county.
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. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.
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