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Cape Fair Bridge Repairs Underway

September 24, 2020
Cindy Hembree and Shana Harter

   The Route 76 bridge in Cape Fair, which carries over 4,000 vehicles per day, was built in 1957 has needed frequent repairs. Following the Labor Day weekend, the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) began replacing the driving surface (bridge deck), railings, and installing new guardrails at the bridge’s ends.

   Notices are in place at Routes 173 and 413/248 in Elsey and Hwy 13 and West Hwy 76 in Reeds Spring, notifying drivers of the bridge closure. Drivers should expect bridge closure Monday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. However, temporary traffic signals will allow one-lane traffic over the bridge between 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and during the weekends.

   On Tuesday, September 15, both lanes were closed for an extended time due to an equipment malfunction, according to a telephone interview with MODOT.
MODOT chose to use the autumn and winter months to replace the bridge to not interfere with the tourist season. Initially, December 31 was the projected completion date for the project. However, according to a spokesperson, they are now aiming for mid-December to finish the project.

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    • Child nearly drowns in James River near Galena
    • Local businesses destroyed in overnight Buttonwood Center fire
    • Man sentenced in Billy Mack Walker murder case
    • Former garment factory building on the north side of Crane is for sale
    • Man sentenced for charges involving high speed pursuit
    • Kimberling City officer takes home crown at first responder pageant
    • Weekly Stock Market Insights
    • Crane woman seriously injured in motorcycle crash
    • Local students named to Missouri State University’s spring 2022 dean’s list
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