MoDOT: Construction is set to Begin on Two Northbound Missouri Route 13 Bridges in Polk County

Polk County – Construction is set to begin on two northbound Missouri Route 13 bridges in Polk County, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.

Project Highlights:

  • Northbound Missouri Route 13 bridge rehabilitation over the North Dry Sac River
    • Between 565th Road and Farm Route 2 south of Brighton
    • Construction beginning Tuesday, May 26
  • Northbound Missouri Route 13 bridge replacement over Bush Creek
    • Between 25th Road and 30th Road in Humansville
    • Construction beginning Monday, June 1

Contractor crews will begin installing signs and bringing in equipment starting Thursday, May 21.

Traffic Impacts:

  • Northbound Missouri Route 13 bridge rehabilitation over the North Dry Sac River between 565th Road and Farm Road 2 south of Brighton
    • Construction beginning Tuesday, May 26
    • Single lane closure in the northbound direction
  • Northbound Missouri Route 13 bridge replacement over Bush Creek between 25th Road and 30th Road in Humansville
    • Construction beginning Monday, June 1
    • Northbound traffic shifted to the southbound bridge using crossovers
    • Single lane open in both directions with traffic in a head-to-head configuration on the southbound Route 13 bridge
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
  • Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours planned.
  • Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closures/traffic impacts

Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.

Contractor: Hartman & Company Inc., Springfield

Completion date: December 1, 2026

Estimated total construction cost: $4.75 million

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For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest

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