Route 90/Little Sugar Creek Bridge in McDonald County to be closed

(From MoDOT)

Route 90/Little Sugar Creek Bridge CLOSED in McDonald Co. for Replacement Project Beginning Jan. 20

Contractor crews are set to CLOSE Missouri Route 90 over Little Sugar Creek east of Jane for up to 205 days beginning January 20 to replace the current one-lane bridge with a new two-lane bridge, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

In addition, contractor crews also will install new guardrail, barrier walls and permanent striping.

The current bridge was built in 1957 and is in deteriorating condition. Approximately 970 vehicles cross the bridge daily.

Traffic Impacts

Route 90 CLOSED over Little Sugar Creek east of Jane for up to 205 days

Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances on either side of the bridge, but will not be able to travel over the bridge

Drivers will be directed along a signed detour of McDonald County Route K, Business 71, McDonald County Route H and I-49

Drivers should seek alternate routes

Signs and message boards will alert drivers to the closure

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

Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule.

Project information

Contractor: Hartman & Company Inc., Springfield
Completion date: December 1, 2025
Estimated total cost: $2.3 million