Route K bridge over East Fork Dry Wood Creek near Liberal to be closed

(From MODOT)

Barton Co. Route K/East Fork Dry Wood Creek Bridge CLOSED for Resurfacing Beginning Week of June 20

The Barton County Route K bridge over East Fork Dry Wood Creek northwest of Liberal will be CLOSED to have its driving surface replaced starting the week of June 20, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Contractor crews will remove the bridge deck/driving surface and replace it with a new surface. The project also includes new barrier walls, striping and object markers at the ends of the bridge.

Traffic Impacts

All lanes of Barton County Route K CLOSED where crews are working

Drivers will have access to entrances on either side of the bridge, but will not be able to drive through the work zone

No signed detour

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

Drivers urged to find alternate routes to avoid work zone

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling delays will alter the work schedule.

The bridge was built in 1947 and carries approximately 220 vehicles per day.

Project background

Prime Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC, Jefferson City
Completion Date: November 1, 2022
Total project cost: $561,000