SIKESTON-The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is currently planning to improve three Butler County bridges. Two of the bridges are located on Route 142 over Hart Ditch and Long Slough Ditch. The third bridge is on Route 158 over the drainage ditch located approximately 0.7 miles west of Route BB.
The project will involve replacing the existing bridges over Hart Ditch and the drainage ditch. The bridge over Long Slough Ditch will be replaced with a culvert; grading and paving will also be completed. Acquisition of right-of-way will be minimal and will only be required for the Hart Ditch bridge project. Existing utility lines will be affected on this project.
Construction of the new bridges is expected to begin in summer 2015. Work is expected to be completed in approximately four months, weather permitting.
As construction is underway, Route 142 and Route 158 will be closed to through traffic in the vicinity of the bridges for the duration of the work. Property owners within the project limits will have access into their properties during this time.
Any person impacted by the upcoming project is encouraged to contact MoDOT with any questions regarding the projects or to request a formal public meeting.
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