Districts Impacted
PROJECT TIMELINE
November 9-23
Please review the project information and complete the comment form below by November 23.
Project Information
- Replace Missouri Route 123 culvert over Spring Creek with a bridge
- Repair Missouri Route 83 culvert over Mile Creek
- Repair Polk County Route O culvert over Ashlock Creek
- Estimated Total Cost: $1.9 million
Traffic Impact
- Route 123 CLOSED at Spring Creek for up to 4 months
- Route 123 signed detour includes: Route 123, Route 32, and Route 13
- Lane Closures on Route 83 and Polk Route O
- Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone
- Watch for crews and equipment working close to traffic
Culvert Facts
- Missouri Route 123 culvert over Spring Creek
- Built in 1929
- Carries 650 vehicles a day
- Missouri Route 83 culvert over Mile Creek
- Built in 1948
- Carries 3,300 vehicles a day
- Polk County Route O culvert over Ashlock Creek
- Built in 1956
- Estimated Total Cost: $1.9 million
- Carries 530 vehicles a day
NEWS RELEASES
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MoDOT: Missouri Route 123, Missouri Route 83, and Route O Culvert Improvements Project
Polk County – Those interested in the Missouri Route 123, Missouri Route 83, and Route O Culvert Improvements Project in Polk County are invited to view the proposed improvements and project information via a virtual (online) public meeting from...
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long will Route 123 be closed at the culvert?
The contractor will be given up to four months to have the culvert closed to traffic.
Will there be a signed detour around the Route 123 closure?
A signed detour will redirect traffic using Route 123, Route 32, and Route 13.
Will I be able to access my property on Route 123 during construction of the new bridge?
Yes, drivers will be able to access all roads and entrances at either end of the bridge, but will not be able to drive through the work zone during construction.
Will MoDOT need to acquire additional right-of-way for this project?
No, the new bridge will be built entirely with the available right-of-way.
Will Route 83 or Route O be closed during the culvert repairs?
Route 83 and Route O will remain open during the culvert repairs, but may only be open to one lane with flaggers directing traffic through the work zone.
The last day to leave comments on this project is November 23.
Project Culverts
Project Contacts
Beth Schaller
Title
Area Engineer
Department
Southwest District
Contact Info
Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Deputy Project Director,
Ozarks Transportation Organization: Greene & Christian Counties
Southwest Missouri Council of Governments: Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, & Webster Counties
Email: Beth.Schaller@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 529-4120
Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Deputy Project Director,
Ozarks Transportation Organization: Greene & Christian Counties
Southwest Missouri Council of Governments: Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, & Webster Counties
Email: Beth.Schaller@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 529-4120
