The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community input on a project to replace the Dent County Route B bridge over Dry Creek in 2026. Built in 1939, the Dry Creek bridge is in poor condition, showing signs it has reached the end of its useful life and in need of replacement.
As part of the design process, MoDOT is seeking community input and has multiple ways by which interested parties can provide feedback during an open comment period, Nov. 13 – Dec. 4, 2025. The public’s comments, questions, and community insight is essential in helping to guide the design and construction process.
An open-house style public meeting is being held Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Salem Public Library, north basement meeting space, 403 N. Jackson Street in Salem. The project team will be on hand to answer questions, provide information, and receive input about the project. There will be no formal presentation, so attendees may come and go as they please at any time during the advertised hours.
MoDOT is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact MoDOT, by Monday, Nov. 17, by calling 573-522-5178 or by emailing CDCR@modot.mo.gov, so arrangements can be made.
• By email – Send comments no later than Dec. 4, 2025, to CDCR@modot.mo.gov with the subject line: Route B Bridge Replacement over Dry Creek in Dent County.
• By traditional mail –Comments may be mailed to Missouri Department of Transportation, 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Please reference: Route B Bridge Replacement over Dry Creek in Dent County.
