Notice of Opportunity for Public Hearing: Bridge Improvements in Wayne County

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is planning to improve a bridge on Route 49 located approximately .25 miles south of Mill Spring in Wayne County, Missouri.

The Route 49 project involves replacing the deck of the bridge over Black River.

Construction could begin as early as summer 2018, with letting anticipated in February 2018. As construction is underway, Route 49 will be closed to through traffic in the vicinity of the bridge.

Maps, plans, and other information prepared by the Missouri Department of Transportation, or interested agency, will be available for public inspection and copying at the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Sikeston District Office, 2675 N. Main Street, Sikeston, MO 63801 or the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Regional Office, 3956 E. Main Street, Willow Springs, MO 65793.

Any person affected by this project may request that a public hearing be held in regard to the proposed improvements. Requests for a public hearing shall be in writing and must be submitted to the District Engineer at P.O. Box 160, Sikeston, MO 63801, by May 24, 2017.

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