TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 43 Bridge Over Elk River OPEN in McDonald County

Where: Missouri Route 43 bridge over Elk River in McDonald County west of Anderson

When: As of 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 14

Details: The bridge was closed in May to allow contractor crews to replace it with a new structure. The new bridge is 31 feet longer, six (6) feet wider and slightly higher than the original one. In addition, the contractor added object markers at either end of the bridge, permanent pavement striping and stabilized the Elk River bank near the bridge.

Project Information:

• Prime contractor: West Plains Bridge & Grading LLC, West Plains
• Project cost: $5.1 million

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