Bridge briefing set in Stoddard County

SIKESTON, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold an open-house community briefing to discuss upcoming Safe & Sound bridge improvement projects in Stoddard County. The briefing will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Bearcat Event Center at Dexter High School. Eight Stoddard County bridges are scheduled for replacement in 2011:n Highway 91 Little River

* Little River Drainage District Ditch No. 11

* Route BB Castor River

* U.S. 60 E Lick Creek

* U.S. 60 E Drainage Ditch

* U.S. 60 W CC District 7 Lateral Ditch No. 2

* U.S. 60 W UP Railroad

* U.S. 60 W Little River Drainage District No. 37

Work on some of these bridges could begin as early as March. Once the remaining eight projects have been completed, Safe & Sound will have improved 25 Stoddard County bridges. For more information or a complete listing of bridges included in the program, call 888-275-6636, or visit www.modot.org/southeast/safeandsound.htm. To view the meeting handout or for an opportunity to comment, please visit www.modot.org/southeast/news_and_information/public_meetings/SASStoddard_Feb2011.htm.