Districts Impacted
PROJECT TIMELINE
Forsyth Municipal Building
15405 US-160, Forsyth, MO 65653
This is a come-and-go style meeting with no formal presentation. If you cannot attend, please review the project information and complete the comment form below by September 1.
Project Information
- Replace the U.S. Route 160 Bridge over Swan Creek in Forsyth
- New bridge located north of the existing structure
- New bridge will be 8 feet wider and 21 feet longer
- Removal of the existing steel truss bridge after completion of the new bridge
- Estimated Total Cost: $11.2 million
Traffic Impacts
- U.S. Route 160
- Will remain OPEN during the majority of construction
- Have short-term CLOSURES as crews move equipment or material into the work zone
- Be CLOSED for up to 36 hours as crews tie the new bridge into the existing roadway
- No signed detours
- The existing bridge will remain OPEN during construction of the new bridge
Project Updates
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MoDOT: U.S. Route 160 Bridge Replacement Project Over Swan Creek in Forsyth Focus of Public Meeting
Taney County – Those interested in the U.S. Route 160 Bridge Replacement Project over Swan Creek in Forsyth are invited to a public meeting to discuss proposed improvements and project information on Tuesday, August 18, the Missouri Department of...
Project Displays/Maps
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is the bridge going to be closed during the construction of the replacement?
Design plans place the replacement bridge parallel to the current structure. After the replacement bridge is constructed, a closure of up to 36 hours will be required to tie the new roadway and replacement bridge into the existing roadway.
Will Shadow Rock Park be closed during construction?
There are no plans to close Shadow Rock Park during construction; however, traffic may be temporarily prohibited from using or traveling under either the existing or replacement bridges at certain times to ensure safety.
Will any blasting occur?
At this time, MoDOT is not planning any blasting. Some of the rock bluff on the west end of the bridge will need to be removed, but blasting will not be approved as a method of rock removal.
How long will this bridge replacement take?
The contractor will have two years to complete the work for the replacement bridge and removal of the existing bridge.
Will Swan Creek be closed to water traffic?
MoDOT does not anticipate fully closing the waterway. However, when bridge spans are set, temporary closures may be required beneath either the existing or new bridge to ensure the safety of anyone passing underneath. Any waterway closure will be clearly marked with buoys placed by the contractor.
The last day to leave comments on this project is Tuesday, September 1.
Project Contacts
Beth Schaller
Title
Area Engineer
Department
Southwest District
Contact Info
Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Deputy Project Director,
Ozarks Transportation Organization: Greene & Christian Counties
Southwest Missouri Council of Governments: Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, & Webster Counties
Email: Beth.Schaller@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 529-4120
Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Deputy Project Director,
Ozarks Transportation Organization: Greene & Christian Counties
Southwest Missouri Council of Governments: Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, & Webster Counties
Email: Beth.Schaller@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 529-4120
Ray Cook
Title
Transportation Project Manager
Department
Design
Contact Info
