ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Bear Creek Bridge on Gentry County Route YY was reopened to all traffic yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, April 24. The bridge that closed in January 2023 due to structural deterioration was replaced by Gene Haile Excavating, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation.
Learn more about the project at https://www.modot.org/missouri-route-111-missouri-route-46-and-route-yy-bridge-replacement-atchison-and-gentry.
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.
Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down
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