Comment period open for Columbia bridge rehabilitation project

JEFFERSON CITY , M o . - The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community input on a project to replace the northbound bridge deck (driving surface) on Missouri Route 163 (Providence Road) over Hinkson Creek in Columbia . Built in 1968, the supporting structures remain in good condition, but the northbound driving surface is in poor condition and needs replacement . Construction is expected in 2027 .

Providence Road is expected to remain open during construction, with northbound traffic being narrowed to one lane. During construction of the northbound bridge over Hinkson Creek, traffic will be shifted onto the southbound bridge which will carry two lanes of southbound traffic and one lane in northbound traffic .

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 21 - June 11 , 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 T hursday , May 28 , 202 6 , from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the General Services Building in Room 131 at the University of Missouri, located at 900 E. Stadium Boulevard in Columbia. 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, Tuesday , May 26 , by calling 573-522-5178 or by emailing [email protected] , so arrangements can be made.

• By email - Send comments no later than June 11 , 202 6 , to [email protected] with the subject line: Missouri Route 163 Bridge Deck Replacement over Hinkson Creek in Boone County.

• By traditional mail - Comments may be mailed to Missouri Department of Transportation, 1511 Missouri Boulevard , Jefferson City, MO 65109 , postmarked by June 11 , 2026. Please reference: M issouri Route 163 Bridge Deck Replacement over Hinkson Creek in Boone 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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