Input sought on Route T bridge rehabilitation project in Moniteau County

JEFFERSON CITY , M o - The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community feedback on 2027 plans to rehabilitate the Moniteau County Route T bridge over Burris Fork Creek , south of California . In order to ex tend the life of the 66-year-old bridge so it can continue to serve the roughly 500 motorists who cross it on an average day , the expansion joint needs replaced and the supporting structure requires repair work .

Community input is essential to help guide the design and construction process . C ommenting, questioning, and providing insight is open during the in-person meeting and the three-week comment period .

An open-house style public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 , at the California City Hall located at 500 S . Oak Street in California, Missouri . Attendees may come and go as they please at any time from 4:30 to 6 p.m., as there will be no formal presentation. The project team will be on hand to answer questions, provide information, and receive input about the project. The meeting exhibits ar e available online.

In addition to the public meeting, there will be a t hree -week comment period running M ay 19 - June 9 . Input can be submitted online through a form on the project webpage, emailed to [email protected] , or mailed to Route T Bridge Rehabilitation over Burris Fork Creek in Moniteau County , c/o MoDOT, 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO, 65102. All comments must be received or postmarked by June 9 .

More details are available about the project here: modot.org/projects/route-t-bridge-rehabilitation-over-burris-fork-creek-moniteau-county . While there, users may sign up to receive project-specific updates .

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 by Tuesday , M ay 2 6 , by calling 573-522-5178 or by emailing [email protected] , so arrangements can be made.

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.

For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:

Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram

Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down

###