Contract awarded to rehabilitate the Route 8 bridge over the Union Pacific railroad

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - At their meeting today, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a contract to rehabilitate the Missouri Route 8 bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad in Washington County. A $2,125,614.69 contract was awarded to S & A Equipment & Builders of Fulton, Mo. The bridge was built in 1969, and while the supporting structures are in good condition, it needs a new bridge deck to extend its life. The project will include adding drains, new bridge approaches and updated guardrail.

By contract, the earliest the contractor may begin work is Oct. 7, 2024, but the exact start date and schedule of work is not known at this time. More information about the exact construction schedule will be shared as it becomes available. Construction will be staged so that only one half of the bridge is closed at a time. Temporary signals will be in place to direct traffic.

For more information, or to sign up for project-specific updates, visit the project's webpage at https://www.modot.org/missouri-route-8-bridge-rehabilitation-washington.

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.

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