Public input sought on two Howard County bridge projects

JEFFERSON CITY , M o . - The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community input on plans to replace the Business Route 240 and Missouri Route 3 bridge s over CPKC Railroad in Howard County, east of Glasgow . Built in 1934 and 1941, respectively both bridge s are in poor condition and ha ve reached the end of their useful li ves . Replacing both bridge s will require the closure of each bridge, with signed detour s . Construction is expected in 2027 or 2028 , dependent on contractor scheduling .

Publi c input is essential to help guide the design and construction process . There are multiple ways to comment, question , and provide insight : in person, online, by email, and by traditional mail.

The public is invited to attend an open-house - style public meeting on T hursday , Sept. 3 , at the Armstrong City Hall , 106 Halley Stree t , in Armstrong . Visitors may stop by at any time between 4: 3 0 and 6 p.m. to speak with project team members, view exhibits outlining the planned work , ask questions , and leave comments . There will be no formal presentation. Meeting materials will also be available online. 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 Monday, Aug. 31 , by calling 573-522-5178 or by emailing [email protected] , so arrangements can be made.

In add ition to the public meeting, there will be a three -week open comment period running Aug . 2 7 - Sept. 17 , 2026. Input may be submitted online through a form on the project webpage s ( www.modot.org/projects/business-route-240-bridge-replacement-howard-county-over-cpkc-railroad and www.modot.org/projects/missouri-route-3-bridge-replacement-over-cpkc-railroad-howard-county ) , emailed to [email protected], or mailed to 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO, 6510 9 . All comments must be received or postmarked by Sept. 17 , 202 6 .

More details about the project and all exhibits from the in-person meeting are available here:

MoDOT asks al l moto rists 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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