SIKESTON-To help the public understand more about upcoming "Safe and Sound" bridge projects in their areas, MoDOT will be conducting open-house community briefings. The next community briefing will be held Thursday, July 23 to discuss the Route UU bridge replacement in Mississippi County. The meeting will be held at the Charleston High School library, located on Thorn St., from 4 to 6 p.m. MoDOT staff will be on-hand to discuss details about the project plans.
The plans include replacing the deck of the Route UU bridge over Interstate 57 in Mississippi County. During construction, Route UU will be closed. I-57 traffic will experience a reduced speed and lane reduction in the work zone during certain stages of the work.
Construction could begin as early as November 2009, with work taking approximately 90 days.
Other similar community briefings will be planned and announced for the remaining bridges in Southeast Missouri as the planned construction at each location approaches. There are 86 bridges in the Southeast District that are currently in "Safe and Sound" program. These bridges are identified throughout Southeast Missouri with the "Safe and Sound" logo signs near the bridges. These "Safe and Sound" signs identify these bridges as being some of Southeast District's poorest condition bridges-but these bridges will be repaired or replaced within the next five years.
Work zones will be marked with signs as improvements are underway. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling near work zones and to plan for possible delays.
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