Districts Impacted

Central
Counties Impacted
Callaway
Route Impacted
F
Work Type
Bridge Deck Replacement
Highway Feature
U.S. Route 54
Planning Phase

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The Callaway County Route F (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) bridge over U.S. Route 54 in Fulton is slated to have its deck (driving surface) and girders – the superstructure – replaced in 2027. Built in 1968, the bridge's other supporting structures are in good condition, but the deck is deteriorating. 

The project will include adding a sidewalk and increasing the clearance underneath the bridge. Current construction plans call for closing Route F with a signed detour.

 

Current bridge facts at a glance

BUILT

DECK WIDTH

BRIDGE LENGTH

AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC

1968

46 feet, 9 inches

258 feet

7,947 vehicles
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Community members are a public meeting.

PUBLIC MEETING

An open-house style in-person public meeting will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Fulton City Hall from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Members of the project team will be on hand to provide information, receive direct feedback on preliminary plans for the new bridge, and answer questions from the community. There will be no formal presentation, so members of the public can come and go as they please. By participating and commenting, the public can help MoDOT determine what best serves the needs of the roughly 8,000 motorists who use the bridge on an average day, while being responsible stewards of available funding.

PROJECT PROGRESS

In Progress
Planning and Design Phase

The Missouri Department of Transportation is in the process of designing a new superstructure – deck and girders – for the Route F bridge over U.S. 54 in Fulton. The plans include:

  • New girders, which will raise the bridge to increase the vertical clearance to approximately 16 feet, 4 inches for vehicles traveling U.S. 54.
  • New deck, the same width as the existing structure.
  • New sidewalk on the north side.
  • New bridge barriers and new approach pavement.

This project is not expected to require any new right-of-way acquisition. 

The estimated total cost (engineering and construction) for this project is $3.27 million. This cost may change.

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Public Input
July 16 – Aug. 6, 2026

During the four-week comment period running July 16 – Aug. 6, 2026, the community and interested parties will have multiple avenues to learn about, ask questions, and submit input regarding the planned work and associated traffic impacts. By participating and commenting, the public can help MoDOT determine what best serves the needs of the roughly 8,000 motorists who use the bridge on an average day, while being responsible stewards of available funding.

  1. In-person - An open-house style public meeting will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Fulton City Hall Council Chambers located at 18 East Fourth Street. Members of the project team will be on hand to provide information, receive direct feedback on preliminary plans for the new bridge, and answer questions from the community. There will be no formal presentation, so attendees may come and go as they please at any time during the advertised hours.
  2. Online - All meeting exhibits are available on this website, and feedback may be submitted using the form below through Aug. 6, 2026. 
  3. By email – Send comments through Aug. 6, 2026, to CDCR@modot.mo.gov with the subject line: Route F Bridge Deck Replacement over U.S. 54 in Callaway County. 
  4. By traditional mail – Comments may be mailed to Missouri Department of Transportation, 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65109, postmarked by Aug. 6, 2026. Please reference: Route F Bridge Deck Replacement over U.S. 54 in Callaway County.
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Project Letting, Award, and Notice to Proceed

The project is currently scheduled for MoDOT's February 2027 letting, when contractors may submit competitive bids. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission may award the contract as part of its March 2027 meeting and, if the contract is awarded, a notice to proceed date will also be given. That is the earliest date the contractor may begin work.

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Project Construction and Traffic Impacts

Construction is expected to take place in 2027. 

Current construction plans call for closing Route F over U.S. Route 54 for an estimated 4 months. The east and westbound ramps will close for a portion of the work but not at the same time. A signed detour will direct motorists around the closure.

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Project Completion

At this time, the new bridge is expected to be completed by Dec. 1, 2027.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is MoDOT replacing the bridge deck?

Originally built in 1968, the supporting structures are in good condition, but the driving surface has deteriorated and needs to be replaced to extend the useful life of the bridge.

Current construction plans call for closing Route F over U.S. Route 54 for an estimated 4 months. The east and westbound ramps will close for a portion of the work but not at the same time. A signed detour will direct motorists around the closure.

You may email cdcr@modot.mo.gov or call us at 888 ASK MODOT (1-888-275-6636). Please reference Route F Bridge Deck Replacement over U.S. 54 in Callaway County on your inquiries.

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