Construction of new First Street bridge in Lamar to begin next week

(From MODOT)

First Street/I-49 Overpass Project
In Lamar Begins Week of April 21

Lamar - Work to build a new First Street bridge over I-49 in Lamar is scheduled to begin the week of April 21, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Drivers can expect lane closings at times on I-49 as crews build a bridge to carry First Street traffic over the interstate.

Contractor crews will work primarily during the day but may have to work at night at times.

During the project the east outer road will be closed for a time at First Street. An exact date will be announced later.

The project is a partnership between MoDOT, Barton County, the cities of Lamar and Lamar Heights and the Barton County Ambulance District.

Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.

Project Information:

Prime Contractor: APAC-Missouri, Columbia

Construction cost: $2.3 million

Completion date: November 14, 2014

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