Public input sought on six Washington County bridges…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo - The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community input on six upcoming bridge projects in Washington County:

• Route A bridge replacement over Indian Creek.
• Missouri Route 8 bridge rehabilitations over:
  • Allen Creek.
  • Mid Fork Fourche a Renault.
  • North Fork Fourche a Renault.
• Missouri Route 185 bridge rehabilitation over Swan Branch.
• Route W bridge rehabilitation over Ashley Branch.

The public is invited to attend an open-house style meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, 501 E. High Street. Visitors may stop by anytime between 4:30 and 6 p.m. to speak with project team members, view exhibits outlining the planned work and proposed detours, ask questions and leave comments. There will be no formal presentation. Meeting materials will also be available online.

In addition to the public meeting, there will be a three-week open comment period running Oct. 28 - Nov. 18. Input may be submitted online through a form on the project webpage, emailed to [email protected], or mailed to 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO, 65102. All comments must be received or postmarked by Nov. 18, 2025.

More details are available about the projects by visiting their webpages, where interested parties may also sign up for project-specific updates:

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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