Districts Impacted
Purpose and Need
These three bridges are being rehabilitated due to the poor condition of the bridge deck/driving surface.
Project Information
Contractor will remove the bridge deck/driving surface of these three bridges and replace them with a new, smoother, safer driving surface.
Project Milestorns
NEWS RELEASES
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 43/North Fork Spring River Bridge OPEN to Traffic after Rehabilitation Project
Where: Missouri Route 43 bridge over North Fork Spring River north of Joplin in Jasper County
When: As of midnight, Monday, July 6
Details: The bridge was closed in March to allow contractor crews to replace the bridge deck/driving surface, paint...
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Route 43/Spring River Bridge CLOSED Beginning Week of July 6 for Rehab Project
Jasper County – Drivers should look for alternate routes when Missouri Route 43 at the Spring River bridge north of Joplin CLOSES beginning the week of July 6 for a rehabilitation project, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Contractor...
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Route 43/North Fork Spring River Bridge CLOSED Beginning Week of March 9 for Rehab Project
Jasper County – Drivers should look for alternate routes when Missouri Route 43 at the North Fork Spring River bridge north of Joplin CLOSES beginning the week of March 9 for a rehabilitation project, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
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MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Route M/Duval Creek Bridge in Jasper Co. OPEN to Traffic
Where: Jasper County Route M over Duval Creek north of Joplin
When: Tuesday evening, December 9
What: Contractor crews completed a project to rehabilitate the bridge deck/driving surface, paint the bridge girders, and add permanent pavement markings...
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Jasper Co. Route M/Duval Creek Bridge CLOSED Beginning Week of Oct. 6 for Rehab Project
Jasper County – Drivers should look for alternate routes when Jasper County Route M (Base Line Boulevard) at the Duval Creek bridge north of Joplin CLOSES the week of October 6 for a rehabilitation project, the Missouri Department of Transportation...
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Project to Rehabilitate Three Bridges in Jasper Co. Focus of Online Public Meeting March 9-23
Jasper County – The public is invited to participate in a virtual (online) public meeting to learn more about plans to rehabilitate three (3) bridges in Jasper County north of Joplin, two (2) on Missouri Route 43 and one (1) on Route M, the Missouri...
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the bridges be closed during this project?
Yes, each abridge will be closed during construction. However, they will be closed one at a time. No two bridges will be closed at the same time.
Will there be signed detours?
Yes, there will be signed detours for each bridge. Maps showing the detour routes are posted above.
How long will each bridge be closed?
Route 43/North Fork Spring River up to 115 days
Route 43/Spring River up to 115 days
Route M/Duvall Creek up to 57 days
How do I ask a question about this project or leave feedback?
You may submit your question or comment about this project on the comment form below during the comment period between March 9 and March 23, 2025. You also may send an e-mail to swcr@modot.mo.gov or call (417) 895-7600.
Project Contacts
Craig Switzer
Title
Transportation Project Manager
Department
Southwest District
Contact Info
Email: Craig.Switzer@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 621-6331
Email: Craig.Switzer@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 621-6331
Michael Wake
Title
Area Engineer
Department
Southwest District
Contact Info
Harry S Truman Coordinating Council, JATSO & Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission: Barton, Jasper, McDonald, & Newton Counties
Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission: Bates, Benton, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, St. Clair & Vernon Counties
Email: Michael.Wake@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 872-2224
Harry S Truman Coordinating Council, JATSO & Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission: Barton, Jasper, McDonald, & Newton Counties
Kaysinger Basin Regional Planning Commission: Bates, Benton, Cedar, Henry, Hickory, St. Clair & Vernon Counties
Email: Michael.Wake@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 872-2224