ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning a bridge deck replacement project on Holt County Missouri Route 118 over Interstate 29 in Mound City. A separate project addressing bridge approaches on I-29 from Mound City to U.S. Route 59 is planned for the same construction season. Both projects are currently scheduled to go out for contractor bids as part of MoDOT’s February 2027 letting.
You are invited to attend a public open house meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at the Mound City Middle School, 708 Nebraska St., Mound City, MO 64470. Attendees are welcome to come any time between 4-6 p.m. to speak with project leaders. There will be no formal presentation.
This meeting will allow the public to share their thoughts and concerns about the plans for both projects and to provide comments, either directly to the engineers or through the comment form..
If you are unable to attend the open house, two other opportunities for public comment are available through Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
- View the project website at https://www.modot.org/projects/missouri-route-118-bridge-deck-replacement-over-interstate-29-holt-county. While there, sign up to receive updates about this project via email and/or leave comments.
2. Mail your comments to:
Holt County Missouri Route 118 Bridge Deck Replacement
Missouri Department of Transportation
3602 North Belt Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64506
All comments must be postmarked by Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
MoDOT is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact Northwest District Communications at 816-901-4529 by Wednesday, Oct. 14.
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