JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The Cole County Route D bridge over North Moreau Creek is scheduled to close mid-August for a bridge deck replacement project. Construction crews, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will close the bridge to all traffic beginning the morning of Aug. 12.
Built in 1965, the supporting structures of the bridge are in good condition. However, the driving surface has deteriorated, is in poor condition, and needs to be replaced. The bridge is expected to reopen mid-October. By contract the bridge can be closed up to 60 days. Throughout the closure, a signed detour will be in place directing motorists to use U.S. Route 50, Missouri Route 179, and Cole County Route C.
At their February 2024 meeting, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $859,429.95 contract to Gene Haile Excavating, Inc. to complete this work. 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/route-d-bridge-deck-replacement-over-north-moreau-creek-cole.
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.
For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map. Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media:
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