MoDot Holding Online Public Hearing For Callaway County Bridge

The Missouri Department of Transportation is holding an online public meeting to share information about an upcoming project that will include replacing the deck on the Route M bridge over Auxvasse Creek in Callaway County.

MoDot is seeking input from the public about the project that is scheduled to be awarded in the fall of this year, and construction next year.

During the deck replacement, Route M will be completely closed for approximately 3 months.

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