Route W bridge repairs begin soon at Smithville Lake

Posted: 10 Apr 2012
April 4, 2012

Repairs prompt bridge closure

CLAY COUNTY, Mo -- The Missouri Department of Transportation is preparing for bridge repairs on the Route W bridges over the Smithville Lake Reservoir beginning Friday, April 13. These bridges will receive needed structural repairs requiring restrictions to traffic in the area.

The Route W Bridge near Little Platte Park and W Hwy Boat Ramp will be reduced to one lane beginning Friday, April 13, to allow crews to safely conduct joint repairs on the deck of the bridge. A temporary traffic signal will be used to move motorists safely across the structure, and access to the boat ramp will be maintained during the bridge work.

The Route W Bridge at Owl Creek Arm will undergo extensive substructure repair at the expansion bent of the bridge, requiring complete road closure.

Beginning Monday, April 23, crews will close Route W between Route C and Route J. A ... Full Story