HANNIBAL - Weather permitting, as early as July 1, Macon County Route J is scheduled to close for a bridge replacement project, over Mussel Fork, 0.03 mile east of the Linn County line, near New Boston. The intersection of Alpine Avenue and Route J, near the bridge location, will also be included in the closure.
Gene Haile Excavating, Inc. was awarded the contract earlier this year in the amount of $1.8M. The new bridge is expected to be completed by December 1, 2025. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.
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.