Heads up, Dent County residents and commuters—the location and timing for the community meeting regarding the Missouri Route 32 bridge replacement have shifted. Now bookmarked for Feb. 10, the venue moves to the sanctuary of the Boss Assembly of God Church, a space likely chosen for its capacity to gather the public under one roof to hash out the future of traversing the Huzzah Creek.
The update, as MoDOT outlined, invites the public to an open-house style meeting where between 4:30 and 6 p.m., everyone's welcome to come by, meet the project team, dig into exhibits that frame the planned bridge work, scope out proposed detours and weigh in with their own queries and feedback—and this interactive session comes with no strings attached, no formal presentation to sit through. Plus, for those who can't make it or prefer the digital realm, the meeting materials will find a home online.
Not stopping at just one opportunity for public input, MoDOT keeps the conversation going with a three-week open comment period that commenced on Jan. 27 and will run until Feb. 17, accepting the people's voice via an online submission form on the project webpage, emailing to [email protected], or by the more traditional snail mail path addressed to 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO, 65102—with the crucial point being that all comments need to be either received or duly postmarked by that Feb. 17 deadline.
Additional information about the project, including updates specific to the bridge replacement, is available on MoDOT’s project webpage, where the public can also sign up for notifications. MoDOT also reminds drivers to follow safety guidelines, including wearing seat belts, avoiding phone use while driving, and obeying traffic signs, especially in work zones.
For current road conditions and transportation updates, MoDOT provides resources such as its toll-free line at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636), the Traveler Information Map, and official social media channels.
