Public input sought on Phelps County bridge project

JEFFERSON CITY , M o . - The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community input on a project which will replace the Phelps County Route HH bridge over Spring Creek, north of Rolla . Built in 19 58 , the Spring Creek Bridge is in poor condition, showing signs it has reached the end of its useful life, and in need of replacement. The current plan calls for the full closure of , Route HH for approximately five months to build a new bridge . No detour will be signed, but motorists will be alerted well ahead of the closure to use an alternate route.

The public is invited to attend an open-house style public meeting on Wednesday , May 20 , at Fellowship Hall at the Spring Creek Baptist Church, located at 14975 State Route HH , Rolla. Visitors may stop by at any time between 4: 3 0 and 6 p.m. to speak with project team members, view exhibits outlining the planned work , ask questions , and leave comments . There will be no formal presentation. Meeting materials will also be available online at the link below . 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, Friday, May 15 by calling 573-522-5178 or by emailing [email protected] , so arrangements can be made.

In addition to the public meeting, there will be a three -week open comment period running M a y 13 - June 3 , 2026. Input may be submitted online through a form on the project webpage linked below , emailed to [email protected], or mailed to 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO, 65102. All comments must be received or postmarked by June 3 , 202 6 .

More details are available about the project here: www.modot.org/projects/route-hh-bridge-replacement-over-spring-creek-phelps-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.

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