Buchanan County Route 116 to Close for Bridge Rehabilitation Project

The Missouri Department of Transportation has annoucned the Buchanan County Route 116 bridge over the Platte River will close soon for a bridge rehabilitation project.

Contractors working with Mo-Dot will close Route 116 at the Platte River, between Routes E and F, on Monday, January 17, to replace the bridge bearings. The bridge could remain closed through Friday, Febraury 4.

A signed detour will direct motorists over Routes MM, H and E around the closure.

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