Construction set to begin Tuesday on Platte River Bridge

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The Platte River Bridge located west of Parnell is shown with its deterioration. The road has been closed since July 2024 because of its need for replacement.

PARNELL, Mo. — Construction to replace the Platte River Bridge west of Parnell was scheduled to begin Tuesday morning.

State Route NN has been closed at the Platte River Bridge and this month, the Missouri Department of Transportation has approved construction.

According to the MoDOT website, the bridge was built in 1955 and was closed in July 2024 because of signifiicant bridge deterioration.

In March, the project was let to Louis-Company, LLC in the amount of $2,198,877.50.

The project is expected to be complete in October. More information about the project is available at modot.org/projects/route-nn-bridge-replacement-nodaway.