MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation

10/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/21/2026 15:29

Plans to Replace Route 97/Capps Creek Bridge Focus of Virtual Public Meeting

Barry County - The public is invited to a virtual (online) public meeting starting Monday, November 2, to learn more about plans to replace the Missouri Route 97 bridge over Capps Creek south of Pierce City, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The comment period for this project runs from Monday, November 2 through Monday, November 16 and a comment form can be accessed at the project webpage here.

The Route 97/Capps Creek bridge was built in 1953 and approximately 900 vehicles over it daily.

We are committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. Access for people with disabilities is available. If you need a reasonable accommodation or assistance in another language, please contact Southwest District Customer Service at [email protected] or 417-895-7600.

For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest

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