Districts Impacted
Project Summary
The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to improve two bridges in Scott and Cape Girardeau Counties.
The bridge projects include:
- Replacing the Route C bridge over St. John's Drainage Ditch, located between County Road 407 and County Road 425 east of Morley, Missouri in Scott County. Learn More >
- Rehabilitating the Route BB bridge over Caney Creek, located between County Road 476 and County Road 481 in Cape Girardeau County.
Work to improve the bridges could begin as early as February 2026.
During construction, the roadway will be closed in the vicinity of each bridge. The Route C closure is anticipated for approximately four months, and the Route BB closure is anticipated for approximately two months.
Route C in Scott County Closed for Bridge Replacement
Route C in Scott County will be closed as contractor crews replace the bridge over Saint John’s Ditch near Morley, Missouri.
This section of roadway is located between County Road 425 and County Road 407.
Weather permitting, work will begin at 7 a.m. Monday, April 27 with completion anticipated Tuesday, Aug. 25. This road will remain closed until the work is complete.
The work zone will be marked with signs, and a marked detour will be in place. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For More Information
Seiji Shimbo
Title
Project Manager
Department
Southeast District
Contact Info
(573) 472-5389
(573) 472-5389