JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – A bridge rehabilitation project on Washington County Route 8 over Bates Creek and Route 47 over Mineral Fork Creek is set to begin in June. Both bridges will remain open during construction with temporary signals in place to guide traffic through the work zones.
The Route 8 bridge, built in 1992, and the Route 47 bridge, built in 1981, are both in good condition. Repairs and preventive maintenance treatments are needed to extend the life of both bridges and provide motorists with a smoother driving surface. The work on both bridges is expected to be completed by mid-August.
All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.
For more information, or to sign up for project-specific updates, visit the project’s webpage at https://www.modot.org/missouri-route-47-and-missouri-route-8-bridge-rehabilitation-washington.
MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.
For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map. Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media:
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