Willow Springs, Mo. - Residents who live near the Route 60 bridge over Simms Valley in Howell County, the Route E bridge over Pine Hollow in Shannon County, the Route 60 bridge over Jam Up Creek in Shannon County, or the Route 137 bridge over the North Fork of the Jacks Fork River, in Texas County, as well as other interested parties, are encouraged to attend a Safe & Sound Community Briefing hosted by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). The meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Summersville City Hall, located at 195 Rogers St.,Summersville, Mo.
These bridges have been identified among 802 across the state with critical improvement needs. These 802 bridges will be repaired or replaced through the MoDOT Safe & Sound bridge improvement program by the end of 2013. To date, 196 new or improved bridges have been completed as part of the program.
According to MoDOT Bridge Engineer Ed Hess, the community briefing is being held to educate the public regarding the Safe & Sound program and what they can expect once these bridges are under construction. "These bridges will be closed during construction to replace each bridge," Hess said. "MoDOT is sensitive to the impact that will be felt by those who travel these routes during the closures. We have already been in touch with many key stakeholders to discuss school bus routes, emergency response and more. We look forward to the community briefings as an opportunity to share the results of those discussions and inform the public of what they can expect," said Hess.
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