Washington County Route W scheduled to close early June

JEFFERSON CITY , M o - The project to replace the bridge deck (driving surface) o n the Washington County Route W bridge over Ashley Branch , southeast of Bourbon , is scheduled to begin in early June. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Louis-Company , LLC to complete the project. Route W is expected to close to all traffic at the bridge on Monday , June 1 , and remain closed around-the-cl ock through the end of July . During the closure, motorist s will need to use an alternate route.

Built in 1963, the supporting structures are in good condition , but the driving surface is nearing the end of its useful life and is in need of replacement . The new driv ing surface will be 2 4 feet wide, t he same as the current structure . For more information, or to sign up for project-specific updates, visit the project's webpage at www.modot.org/projects/route-w-bridge-deck-replacement-over-ashley-branch-washington-county .

MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and s lowing 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.

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