Dent County Route B bridge now closed after inspection…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Dent County Route B is now closed at the Dry Creek Bridge after inspectors found a sinkhole developing near one of the supporting structures of the 86-year-old bridge, which is scheduled to be replaced this year. Route B will remain closed over Dry Creek until that project is completed, as it is no longer safe for vehicular traffic. Concrete barriers have been placed at either end of the bridge to prevent motorists from utilizing the damaged roadway.

During the closure and bridge replacement project, motorists may use Missouri Routes 19, 32 and 72 as a detour route.

To learn more about the planned bridge replacement project, visit https://www.modot.org/projects/route-b-bridge-replacement-over-dry-creek-dent-county.

For the safety of all travelers, NEVER move or drive around barricades. Our crews place them for your safety and that of motorists who may come after you. Moving barricades not only puts yourself in danger, but other drivers who may come through later and drive into floods or onto damaged roadways without warning. This can be especially dangerous at night.

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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