Drivers planning to travel on Missouri Route 179 near Jamestown should be prepared for a detour beginning in mid-May. The Moniteau Creek Bridge is scheduled for a bridge deck replacement from May 12 until early July. Detours will redirect traffic via Missouri Route 87 and Moniteau and Cole County Route N, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).
The bridge, standing since 1967 and last rehabilitated in 1997, has remained structurally sound, but its surface tells a different tale of wear and tear. MoDOT has emphasized the necessity of the closure for the safety of travelers, with a price tag of just over one million dollars allocated to the restoration, a contract awarded to E & C Bridge, LLC. Motorists are reminded that while a inconvenience, the long-term benefits outweigh short-term disruptions.
Further works are on the horizon, with Route U also scheduled for a similar treatment from mid-August to mid-October. These infrastructure overhauls are part of a broader commitment to maintaining and improving Missouri's roadways, suggesting residents should anticipate ongoing constriction efforts in other areas as well.
For those seeking more details or wanting to receive project-specific updates, information is accessible on the project’s webpage. MoDOT also pleads for public cooperation during these times, urging motorists to “buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.” This message, conveyed on their official site, strikes a chord with the collective plea for heightened caution and undivided attention whilst navigating these transient changes in daily commutes.
The construction timeline is subject to weather conditions and other unforeseen factors. MoDOT will provide updates if there are any changes to the schedule. Drivers are advised to plan ahead and expect possible delays in the area.
