The Platte River Bridge on Nodaway County Route NN, which has been in use for 70 years, is set to be replaced. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has scheduled the project for the March contractor letting as part of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Construction could begin in spring, with completion required by December 1.
The bridge was closed in August 2024 after an inspection revealed significant wear and tear. Since then, motorists have been rerouted and will continue using the detour until the new bridge opens.
The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to stay alert and follow safety guidelines: Fasten your seatbelt, avoid using your phone, reduce your speed, and move over when driving through work zones. Drivers should also check the traveler information map at traveler.modot.org for any work zones before traveling.
