Districts Impacted

Southeast
Counties Impacted
Cape Girardeau
Route Impacted
25
61
Work Type
Bridge Replacement
Planning Phase

Project Summary

The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to replace two bridges in Cape Girardeau County located on Route 25 and Route 61.

The projects include: 

  • Replacing the Route 25 bridge over LRDD Drainage Ditch 25, located just east of the Route NN intersection near Arbor, Missouri. The bridge will be replaced with a box culvert that is wider than the existing structure.
  • Replacing the Route 61 bridge over Erlide Creek, located between County Road 506 and Achillea Lane near Old Appleton, Missouri.

Work to improve the bridges could begin as early as spring 2026. During construction, the roadway will be closed in the vicinity of each bridge for approximately three months.

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Project Timeline

Online Meeting/Comment Period
Aug. 26-Sept. 16, 2025

News Release

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Tentative Letting
Dec. 2025 (Erlide Creek) and Early 2026 (LRDD Drainage Ditch 25)
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Construction Begins
As early as spring 2026
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Anticipated Completion
Three Months After Start of Construction
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For More Information

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Chris Crocker
Chris Crocker
Title
Project Manager
Department
Southeast District
Contact Info

(573) 380-1658