Comment period open for Phelps County bridge replacement project

JEFFERSON CITY , M o . - The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community input on a project to replace the Phelps County Route HH bridge over Spring Creek , n orth of Rolla . Built in 19 58 , the Spring Creek Bridge is in poor condition, s howing signs it has reached the end of its useful life, and in need of replacement. Construction is expe cte d in 2027 .

Replacing the bridge will require a full closure of Route HH at the bridge for approximately five months . There will be no signed detour, but signed located well ahead of the closure will alert motorist use an alternate route.

As part of the design process, MoDOT is seeking community input and has multiple ways by which interested parties can provide feedback during the open comment period, May 13 - June 3 , 202 6 . By commenting, questioning, and providing community insight, the public's input is essential in helping to guide the design and construction process.

• In person - An open-house style public meeting will be held Wedne sday , May 20 , 202 6 , from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Fellowship Hall at the Spring Creek Baptist Church, located at 14975 State Route HH, Rolla . The project team will be on hand to answer questions , provide information, and receive input about the project. There will be no formal presentation, so attendees may come and go as they please at any time during the advertised hours.

• 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, Friday , May 15 by calling 573-522-5178 or by emailing [email protected] , so arrangements can be made.

• By email - Send comments no later than June 3 , 202 6 , to [email protected] with the subject line: Route HH Bridge Replacement over Spring Creek in Phelps County .

• By traditional mail - Comments may be mailed to Missouri Department of Transportation, 1511 Missouri Boulevard , Jefferson City, MO 65109 , postmarked by June 3 , 2026. Please reference: Route HH Bridge Replacement over Spring Creek in Phelps County .

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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