Residents and travelers in Moniteau County now have access to Route U, just west of Jamestown, which reopened yesterday. The road had been closed since mid-September for construction. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), E & C Bridge, LLC completed the project, which included a new bridge deck over Howard Creek, along with new concrete barriers and guardrails.
The Route U project was completed ahead of schedule. Construction began on Sept. 15 to replace worn structures, requiring road closures and detours for drivers who regularly used the route near Howard Creek. The early completion allows commuters to resume their normal travel routines sooner than expected.
MoDOT is reminding drivers to stay safe as Route U reopens. MoDOT emphasizes the importance of wearing seat belts, avoiding phone use, obeying traffic signs, and paying extra attention in areas where construction is still ongoing, as other projects in the region continue.
