The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to begin the bridge deck removal of the northbound bridge on U.S. Highway 65 over Flat Creek in Pettis County next week after crews complete median crossovers.
A news release says while the northbound bridge is being repaired, both lanes on the northbound bridge will be closed, and traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions on the southbound bridge.
MoDOT plans to have the northbound bridge completed by August 13, so that all lanes on both bridges will be open for the Missouri State Fair.
After the fair, MoDOT is scheduled to close both lanes on the southbound bridge for deck replacement and repairs. During that time, traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions on the northbound bridge.
All work is weather dependent.
The age and condition of these bridges require rehabilitation so they can continue to serve motorists for decades to come. More than 7,000 vehicles cross this stretch of U.S. Highway 65 each day.
For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).