Updated: 11:17 AM CST December 18, 2020
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In just over a year, 100 of Missouri’s poorest bridges have been replaced or rehabilitated through Governor Mike Parson’s “Focus on Bridges” program.
On Friday, the program’s 100th bridge opened in Livingston County on Route 190 over the Thompson River. This is the 21st bridge completed in the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Northwest District, according to a press release.
The program’s first bridge opened on Dec. 20, 2019 in Iron County in MoDOT’s Southeast District, where 23 bridges have been completed.
“It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we launched the Focus on Bridges program. This was a major priority for our administration, and we are proud of MoDOT for continuing to move these critical projects forward during one of the most challenging times for our state,” Parson said. “This is an exciting milestone for infrastructure in Missouri, and we look forward to the next 100 bridges.”