HANNIBAL – Recent unusually heavy rainfall and higher than normal water flow resulted in the April 28 collapse of the Adair County Route A bridge over the North Fork South Fabius River. Route A remains closed approximately 0.3 miles west of Route J near Willmathsville.
The one-lane timber pile bridge, built in 1941, was scheduled to be bid for a contract to replace it in January 2025, but the Missouri Department of Transportation has accelerated the design and the bidding process to be ready for contract in July 2024 with hopes for completion by the end of the year, pending action by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. An additional contract will be let to complete the removal of the existing structure.
Out of an abundance of caution, while the route is closed at this location, MoDOT asks onlookers to please avoid the vicinity and do not enter past the road closed barricades on Route A. Debris from the collapse could still shift, causing further damage or injury.
Over the past two weeks, nearly thirty routes in the Northeast District have been closed temporarily due to flooding. Almost all have reopened. MoDOT reminds motorists to never drive into water over a road. Motorists can check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for current road impacts due to flooding, work zones or other incidents at www.traveler.modot.org/map.
For more information on this and other projects in your area, please contact MoDOT’s Customer Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636). Work with us in the work zone! Please remember to obey all work zone signs and personnel. With an increased number of highway work zones in Missouri, we urge all drivers to pay attention every second while driving, especially through a work zone. Be informed of your route by checking the MoDOT Traveler Information Map before you travel.