Long Branch Bridge East Of Maryville Opened Following Bridge Rehabilitation

The Long Branch Bridge east of Maryville on U.S. Route 136 is now open to all traffic. A project to replace the bridge in stages was originally planned beginning in early May with an intent of with one lane of U.S. Route 136 remaining open, but structural issues were discovered early during construction, prompting a full closure of the bridge on May 11th. Contractors working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, were able to reopen the bridge Tuesday to all traffic, ahead of schedule.

The Long Branch and Mozingo Creek bridges, located east of Maryville, were last rehabilitated in 1940. The replacement project brought both bridge structures and surrounding guardrail up to current standards.