JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Next week, contractors plan to close the bridge on Phelps County Route J over Interstate 44, approximately 10 miles southwest of Doolittle, for a bridge rehabilitation project. The bridge was built in 1966, and while the supporting structures are in good condition, the bridge deck has deteriorated and requires work to extend its useful life.
On Monday, April 6, the Route J bridge will close to all traffic. The on- and off-ramps at the interchange (Exit 169) are expected to remain open throughout construction, which is scheduled to continue into mid-June.
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $3,948,366.99 contract for this multi-bridge project to Concrete Strategies, LLC. Work on the final bridge in the bundle, Route E at Exit 185, has not been scheduled. During its rehabilitation, the southbound lane is expected to remain open, but the northbound lane will close to allow for removal of the sidewalk.
For more information, visit the websites for these projects. While there, sign up for project-specific email updates:
- Route D, Route E, Route J, County Road 8490, and Kingshighway Bridge Rehabilitation over Interstate 44 in Phelps County | Missouri Department of Transportation
- Missouri Route 28 Bridge Rehabilitation over Interstate 44 in Pulaski County | Missouri Department of Transportation
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.
For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:
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