The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved the recommendation for the design-build contract to replace or rehabilitate 31 poor-condition bridges in north central Missouri through the Northwest Bridge Bundle project.

Design-Build is a project delivery method in which one contracting team is selected to design and build the highway improvement under one contract. The Missouri Department of Transportation provides the project goals, budget and schedule and the contractor completes the work. This technique has been known to significantly save time and provide cost savings.

As part of their proposal, the Capital – Horner & Shifrin team has developed a plan to replace or rehabilitate the 13 priority, required bridges along with 18 alternate bridges in Carroll, Chariton, Linn, Livingston, Mercer, Putnam and Sullivan counties. The next steps in the design-build project include executing a contract, developing a schedule of work, and beginning final design plans.

Work on all bridges is expected to be completed by December 31, 2026.

To keep up-to-date with the project, and learn more about which bridges will be replaced or rehabilitated, visit: www.modot.org/northwest-missouri-design-build-bridge-bundle.