A bridge-repair project that was postponed last week is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, August 12, in Pettis County.

A news release says the Missouri Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin repairs to the southbound bridge on U.S. Highway 65 over Flat Creek. During these repairs, both lanes on the southbound bridge will be closed, and traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions on the northbound bridge.

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.

All work is weather dependent.