JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – At their February meeting, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $847,000 contract to N.B. West Contracting Company to rehabilitate the Interstate 44 bridge over the Little Piney Creek and BNSF Railroad near Jerome.
The bridge was built in 1966, and while the supporting structures are in good condition, the shoulders need to be replaced and the driving surface (bridge deck) and substructure needs repairs in order to extend the life of the bridge.
The contractor plans to begin work on March 5, 2025. Once construction begins, they will have 55 calendar days to complete the project. One lane of the bridge will remain open during construction.
For more information, or to sign up for project-specific updates, visit the project’s webpage at https://www.modot.org/projects/interstate-44-bridge-rehabilitation-over-little-piney-creek-phelps-county.
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.
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