Washington County Route W scheduled to close next week

JEFFERSON CITY , M o - Washington County Route W, southeast of Bourbon, is set to close next week to replace the deck (driving surface) of the Ashely Branch Bridge.

Crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation will close the bridge to all traffic beginning June 1, and it will remain closed around-the-clock through the end of July. During the closure, motorists will need to use alternate routes.

Built in 1963, the supporting structures are in good condition , but the driving surface is nearing the end of its useful life and is in need of replacement . The new driv ing surface will be 2 4 feet wide, t he same as the current structure . For more information, or to sign up for project-specific updates, visit the project's webpage at www.modot.org/projects/route-w-bridge-deck-replacement-over-ashley-branch-washington-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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