JEFFERSON CITY, Mo - Missouri Route 179, between Jefferson City and Jamestown, is set to close next week at Rock Creek . During the bridge deck replacement project, a signed detour will route all traffic around the closure .

On April 20, c onstruction crews, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will close the Route 179 bridge over Rock Creek , just north of Cole County Route Z, to all traffic . The bridge is tentatively scheduled to reopen before July 4. During construction, motorists will be directed around the closure via Route T, U.S. Route 50, Route NN, and Route N.

Built in 19 3 6 , the bridge's supporting structures are in good condition. The driving surface , however, has deteriorated, is in poor condition, and needs to be replaced. In addition to a new bridge deck, which will be the same width as the existing structure, crews will install new concrete barriers and place new guardrail s at the bridge ends.

All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.

As part of their January 2026 meeting, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $492,321.66 contract for this work to E & C Bridge, LLC.

For more information, or to sign up for project-specific updates, visit the project's webpage at https://www.modot.org/projects/route-179-bridge-deck-replacement-over-rock-creek-cole-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.

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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