TRAFFIC ALERT: Route K/Honey Creek Bridge CLOSED in Lawrence Co.

When: As of 8 a.m., Wednesday, September 9

Where: Lawrence County Route K bridge over Honey Creek southeast of Mt. Vernon

What: MoDOT closed the bridge due to deterioration observed during routine inspection. It will remain closed until it is replaced at a future date to be determined.

Traffic Impacts:

• All lanes of Route K CLOSED over the Honey Creek
• Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances at either end of the bridge but will not be able to drive across the bridge
• Drivers are urged to use Lawrence County Route FF and Missouri Route 39 to avoid the closure
• Signs will alert drivers approaching the bridge
• No signed detours, drivers urged to find alternate routes
• Check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

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