“We will be working with the contractor to limit those closures and keep them as brief as possible.”
“The closures are necessary for the safety of travelers and workers on the road,” Aulbur said.
Some closures are expected, but the department said those should be limited to overnight hours and single lanes. Missouri Department of Transportation crews are scheduled to perform bridge deck repairs on the Sorrels Overpass over Interstate 70, west of Columbia, on several weekdays in July. Terms of the contract include that the current structure be demolished by Nov.
#SORRELS OVERPASS COLUMBIA MO DRIVERS#
“In the aftermath of Monday’s crash, it became imperative to accelerate this project,” Assistant Central District Engineer Randy Aulbur said. Sorrels Overpass on I-70 closes after truck hits the bridge in Columbia The Missouri Department of Transportation cautioned drivers about delays from the crash. was awarded a contract for $1,038,857 to replace the bridge and can begin working as soon as Monday, according to a department news release.Ī plan to replace the 63-year-old bridge, located at the 122-mile marker on Interstate 70 west of Columbia, was in the works for 2022. has been awarded the contract for the accelerated replacement of the Sorrels Overpass. The Sorrels overpass at the 123-mile marker has been closed since Monday afternoon. The Missouri Department of Transportation has expedited work on the Sorrels Overpass after it was significantly damaged Monday by a truck.Įmery Sapp and Sons, Inc. Missouri transportation officials said a bridge on Interstate 70 in Columbia will be demolished.
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