Route 179 reopens at Moniteau Creek Bridge

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo - The Missouri Route 179 bridge over Moniteau Creek , just south of Jamestown, is now open. After replacing the bridge deck, construction crews were able to reopen the bridge to all traffic on Wednesday , July 9 , 2025.

Crews from E & C Bridge, LLC , working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, closed Route 179 over Moniteau Creek on May 19 to replace the bridge deck. Built in 1967 and rehabilitated in 1997 , the supporting structures of the bridge are in good condition. The driving surface, however, had deteriorated, was in poor condition, and needed to be replaced.

Replacing the Moniteau County Route U bridge deck over Howard Creek, included in the same contract, is expected begin in later this year .

For more information, visit the project's webpage at https://www.modot.org/projects/route-179-and-route-u-bridge-deck-replacement-moniteau-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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