Route 13 Traffic Shifted Head to Head Over Truman Lake Near Deepwater Beginning Aug. 7

Henry County - Drivers can expect one-lane traffic and travel delays when a project to replace two southbound bridges Missouri Route 13 over Truman Lake north of Deepwater begins the week of August 7, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The bridges, originally built in 1964, carry approximately 16,000 vehicles per day and are in a deteriorating condition.

Beginning Wednesday, August 7, contractor crews will close the north- and southbound passing (left) lanes, to work on building crossover lanes on Route 13. When the crossover lanes are complete, southbound Route 13 traffic will be shifted head-to-head onto the northbound lanes and will remain in this configuration for the duration of the project.

Traffic Impacts:

• Beginning Wednesday, August 7, north- and southbound passing (left) lanes closed for construction of crossover lanes
• On completion of the crossovers, southbound Route 13 traffic shifted head-to-head into the northbound lanes over Truman Lake north of Deepwater for the duration of the project
• Expect delays during high traffic volume times
• One lane open in each direction at all times
• Speed limit reduced to 55 mph through the work zone
• No signed detours
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone\
• Drivers should consider alternate routes during the project
• Check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.

Project information:

• Contractor: Radmacher Brothers Excavation, Pleasant Hill
• Completion date: November 1, 2025
• Estimated total cost: $10.8 million

For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest

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