Districts Impacted
Project Summary
MoDOT is designing a project to replace the Tarkio River Bridge and update guardrail and pavement marking. The bridge was built in 1934 and carries approximately 304 vehicles per day.
Project Progress
MoDOT is designing a project to replace the bridge. The new bridge will be raised by a foot and widened to 26 feet.
1. A public open house meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12 from 4-6 p.m. at the Craig R-III School District (402 N Ward St, Craig, MO 64437) to discuss the project. There will be no formal presentation.
2. View the information on this webpage and utilize the form at the bottom of the page to submit your comments and/or sign up for project-specific updates.
3. Mail your comments to:
Holt County Route 111 Bridge Replacement
Missouri Department of Transportation
3602 North Belt Highway St. Joseph, MO 64506
All comments must be postmarked by Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
We are committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact NW District Communications at 816-901-4529 by Thursday, May 7.
Contractors may submit competitive bids during MoDOT's scheduled lettings. This project is scheduled to be included in the January 2027 letting. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission will consider all submitted bids at its scheduled monthly meeting in February 2027. If the lowest submitted bid meets all necessary criteria, the MHTC may award contracts at that time.
After the project is awarded, MoDOT will work the contractor to determine the schedule of work.
Project News
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MoDOT public meeting for Holt County Route 111 bridge replacement project, May 12
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation will host a public meeting in Craig on Tuesday, May 12, to discuss a planned bridge replacement project on the Holt County Missouri Route 111 Tarkio River Bridge, west of Craig.
The meeting...
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Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, April 27-May 3.
St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of April 27-May 3.
There may be moving operations, such...
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Update: Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, April 20-26.
St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of April 20-26.
There may be moving operations, such as...
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Holt County Route 111 Tarkio River Bridge
Holt County Route 111 Tarkio River Bridge
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Will the bridge be closed?
A: Yes, the bridge will be closed during construction. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route.
Q: Will this project require any right of way?
A: MoDOT will work directly with property owners and the levee district to obtain right of way and temporary easements needed to construct the new bridge.
Q: Who can I contact if I have further questions?
A: Questions may be left by calling 888 ASK MODOT (888-275-6636) or emailing nwcr@modot.mo.gov.
Q: How can I stay updated on the project's progress?
A: Sign up for project-specific updates at the bottom of this page.
Need More Information?
We're here to help! If you're looking for additional information, you can contact us at:
- nwcr@modot.mo.gov
- 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888 275-6636) - reference Northwest District Holt County Route 111 Bridge Replacement
- Sign up for eUpdates: Customer Service Signon (mo.gov)