Public input sought on two Moniteau County bridge projects…

MoDOT holding public open house in Jamestown, two-week comment period

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.-The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community input on two upcoming bridgedeck replacementprojects in Moniteau County:Missouri Route 179 bridge over Moniteau Creek and Route U bridge over Howard Creek. An in-person public meetingin Jamestownwill kick off a two-week comment period running May 14 - 28, 2024.

The supporting structures of both bridges are in good condition, but their decks have deteriorated and must be replaced. Improvements planned for both bridges include a new driving surface, updated barriers, and new guardrail at each corner.

The public is invited to the open-house-style meeting on Tuesday, May 14, at the Jamestown School Gymnasium, 222 School Street (enter the gym through the main school doors). Attendees may come and go as they please at any time from 4:30 to 6 p.m., as there will be no formal presentation. Members of the project team will be available to answer questions and provide information. Exhibits showthe work currently being planned and the proposed detour.The meeting exhibits will also be made available online.

In addition to the public meeting, there will be a two-week open comment period running May 14-28. Input can be submittedonline through a form on the project webpage, emailed to [email protected], or mailed to Route 179 and Route U bridge deck replacement project in Moniteau County, c/o MoDOT, 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO, 65102. All comments must be received or postmarked by May 28, 2024.

More details are available about the project here: modot.org/route-179-and-route-u-bridge-deck-replacement-moniteau-county.

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 useextra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.  

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