TRAFFIC ALERT:

Missouri Route 126 CLOSED West of Barton County Route J Due to Bridge Deterioration

What: Missouri Route 126 CLOSED west of Barton County Route J southwest of Lamar 

When: 11 a.m. today (Tuesday, July 2) until further notice 

Details: Bridge CLOSED due to major deterioration 

Traffic Impacts:

  • Missouri Route 126 CLOSED west of Barton County Route J.
  • Drivers will be able to get to driveways and entrances on either side of the closing, but will not be able to travel over the bridge until further notice.
  • Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.
  • Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule.
  • Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts 

Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule

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