Morgan County Route W to close at Indian Creek late September

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo . - Morgan County Route W, southwest of Barnett, is set to close in late September to replace the deck (driving surface) of the bridge over Indian Creek.

Construction crews, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, plan to close the bridge to all traffic beginning the morning of Sept. 21 , and it will remain closed through early December . A signed detour will direct motorists via Morgan County Route AA, Missouri Route 52, and Morgan County Route Y.

Built in 196 5 , the supporting structures of the bridge are in good condition . The driving surface , however, has deteriorated, is in poor condition, and needs to be replaced. In addition to a new bridge deck, which will be the same width as the existing structure, crews will install new concrete barriers and place new guardrail s at the bridge ends.

All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.

As part of its February 2026 meeting, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $1,243,685.50 contract to Gene Haile Excavating, Inc. for this project and work on the Moniteau County Route CC over South Moreau Creek, which was completed earlier this year .

For more information, or to sign up for project-specific updates, visit the project's webpage at https://www.modot.org/projects/route-w-bridge-deck-replacement-over-indian-creek-morgan-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. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.

For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map . Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media:

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