Comment period open for Howard County bridge replacement project

JEFFERSON CITY , M o . - The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community input on a project to replace the Missouri Route 240 bridge over Salt Creek in Howard County. Built in 193 2 , the Salt Creek bridge is in fair condition, showing signs it has reached the end of its useful life, and in need of replacement. Replacing the 93-year-old bridge will require a full closure of Route 240 at the bridge, with a signed detour. Construction is expected in 2027 .

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, Feb. 26 - March 19 , 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 , March 5 , 202 6 , from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Keller Building, 600 W. Morrison Street , in Fayette . 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, Monday, March 2 by calling 573-522-5178 or by emailing [email protected] , so arrangements can be made.

• By email - Send comments no later than March 19 , 202 6 , to [email protected] with the subject line: Missouri Route 240 bridge replacement over Salt Creek in Howard County .

• By traditional mail - Comments may be mailed to Missouri Department of Transportation, 1511 Missouri Boulevard , Jefferson City, MO 65109 , postmarked by March 19 , 2026. Please reference: Missouri Route 240 bridge replacement over Salt Creek in Howard 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.

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