Comment period open for Dent County bridge project

JEFFERSON CITY , M o . - The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community input on a project to replace the Dent County Route B bridge over Dry Creek in 2026 . Built in 1939, the Dry Creek bridge is in poor condition, showing signs it has reached the end of its useful life, and in need of replacement.

As part of the design process, MoDOT is seeking community input and has multiple ways by which interested parties can provide feedback during an open comment period, Nov. 13 - Dec. 4 , 2025. The public's comment s , question s , and community insight is essential in helping to guide the design and construction process.

• In person - An open-house style public meeting is being held Thursday, Nov. 20 , 2025, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Salem Public Library , north basement meeting space, 403 N. Jackson Street in Salem. The project team will be on hand to answer questions , provide information, and receive input about the project. There will be no formal presentation, so attendees may come and go as they please at any time during the advertised hours.

• MoDOT is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact MoDOT, by Mon day, Nov. 17 , by calling 573-522-5178 or by emailing [email protected] , so arrangements can be made.

If you are unable to attend the public meeting, yo u can review all meeting exhibits at the project's webpage www.modot.org/projects/route-b-bridge-replacement-over-dry-creek-dent-county and provide input:

• Online - F eedback may be submitted using the form at the bottom of the web page www.modot.org/projects/route-b-bridge-replacement-over-dry-creek-dent-county .

• By email - Send comments no later than Dec. 4, 2025, to [email protected] with the subject line: Route B B ridge R eplacement over Dry Creek in Dent County.

• By traditional mail - Comments may be mailed to Missouri Department of Transportation, 1511 Missouri Boulevard , Jefferson City, MO 65109. Please reference: Route B Bridge Replacement over Dry Creek in Dent 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 use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.

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