Webster County

State Highway Y Bridge Replacement Project over the Niangua River In Conway, Focus of Public Meeting Tuesday, September 9

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Webster County – Those interested in the Webster County Route Y Bridge Replacement Project over the Niangua River between Lake between St. Luke Road and Willow Lane in Conway are invited to a public meeting to discuss proposed improvements and project information on Tuesday, September 9, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The come-and-go meeting will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 9, at Saint Luke’s United Methodist Church, 1164 Long Hwy Y, Conway. No formal presentation is planned. Those who attend may come anytime between 4:30 and 6 p.m. to learn about the project and ask questions.

Those unable to attend the in-person meeting can view exhibits and get project information by visiting www.modot.org/southwest. Comments on this project can be mailed in, emailed, or submitted online through the project website until Tuesday, September 23rd.

MoDOT is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact Southwest District Communications at 417.895.7600 by September 3. For those unable to access the online meeting, contact MoDOT’s Southwest District Office, and accommodations will be made to share the information and gather feedback.

Project highlights:

  • Provide an improved crossing of Route Y across the Niangua River in Webster County between St. Luke Road and Willow Lane
  • The new bridge structure will:
    • Decrease frequency of roadway overtopping events
    • Improve hydraulic conveyance through the new structure
    • Decrease the buildup of debris and drift, reducing future maintenance
  • The previous culvert was removed after it sustained damage from flash flood conditions that occurred in early June 2025

Traffic impacts during construction:

  • Route Y CLOSED to through traffic at Webster County Route W and Route WW
  • Local residents will have access to their property on either side of the closure; however will not be able to drive across the Niangua River
  • Detour Routes: Webster County Route W and Route M

 

Construction is scheduled to begin in Spring 2026.

 

For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest

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