Input sought on Route T bridge replacement project in Osage County

JEFFERSON CITY , M o - The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community feedback plans to replace the Osage County Route T bridge deck (driving surface) over Loose Creek in Argyle . In order to continu e serving the roughly 1,300 motorists who cross this bridge on an average day, the 62 -year-old structure needs to b e replaced . The project is currently scheduled for cons truction in 2027.

An open-house style public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, J uly 14 , at the Argyle VFW located at 36776 Highway T . 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 about preliminary plans for the new bridge , and receive input about the project. The meeting exhibits and more details about the project are available here: modot.org/projects/route-t-bridge-deck-replacement-over-loose-creek-osage-county . While there, users may sign up to receive project-specific updates.

Community input is essential to help guide the design and construction process , b y commenting, questioning, and providing insight during the in-person meeting and the three -week comment period running June 30 - July 21 . Input can also be submitted online through a form on the project webpage, emailed to [email protected] , or mailed to Route T Bridge Deck Replacement over Loose Creek in Osage County , c/o MoDOT, 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO, 65102. All comments must be received or postmarked by July 21 , 2026 .

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 , Ju ly 7 , 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:

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