State of Missouri

02/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/26/2026 17:04

Worth County Route 46 bridge to close beginning March 5…

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, has been contracted to replace the Marlowe Branch Creek Bridge on Worth County Missouri Route 46. The bridge is scheduled to close beginning Thursday, March 5.

Traffic Impacts: The Marlowe Branch Creek Bridge on Route 46 will be closed from March 5 through May 2026. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route during the closure.

As a part of this project, the West Fork Grand River Bridge replacement on Route W in Worth County was completed Feb. 12.

MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.

When visiting modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or by connecting with us on social media.

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Project Webpage

https://www.modot.org/projects/missouri-route-46-and-route-w-bridge-replacement-worth-county

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