Districts Impacted

Southeast
Counties Impacted
Wayne
Route Impacted
A
Work Type
Bridge Rehabilitation
Planning Phase

Project Summary

Route A bridges over Otter Creek and Small Creek

The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to improve two bridges located on Route A in Wayne County. 

The bridge projects include:  

  • Rehabilitating the Route A bridge over Otter Creek, located south of County Road 430.
  • Replacing the Route A bridge over Small Creek, located between County Road 371 and County Road 400.

Work to improve the bridges could begin as early as winter 2026-2027. 

During construction, the roadway will be closed in the vicinity of each bridge for approximately two months, weather permitting. Construction schedules will be coordinated to avoid closing the bridges simultaneously.

Project Timeline

Online Meeting/Comment Period
Nov. 19 - Dec 10, 2025

News Release > 

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Tentative Letting
Fall 2026
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Construction Begins
as early as winter 2026-27
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Anticipated Completion
2 months following the start of construction
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SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS!
Upcoming Bridge Projects on Route A in Wayne County

The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning to improve two bridges located on Route A in Wayne County. 

The improvements include: 

  • Rehabilitating the Route A bridge over Otter Creek, located south of County Road 430.
  • Replacing the Route A bridge over Small Creek, located between County Road 371 and County Road 400.

Work to improve the bridges could begin as early as winter 2026-2027. During construction, the roadway will be closed in the vicinity of each bridge for approximately two months, weather permitting.

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Please share your thoughts by submitting the form below by Dec. 10, 2025. Your comments will be sent directly to the project team. 

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For More Information

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Seiji Shimbo_SE_Project Manager
Seiji Shimbo
Title
Project Manager
Department
Southeast District
Contact Info

(573) 472-5389