(From the City of Carthage)The City of Carthage announces that the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has directed the closure of the two northernmost bridges on Garrison Avenue due to structural issues.
The routine annual inspection identified significant structural deterioration beyond what was documented during the inspection performed in early 2025.
In the interest of public safety, the affected bridges will be fully closed to all traffic beginning Friday, February 27, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The bridges will remain closed until further notice. Residents and commuters are encouraged to plan ahead and utilize alternate routes.
The City is actively evaluating all available options for the replacement of the bridges and remains committed to maintaining safe infrastructure. The City of Carthage will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
In the interest of public safety, the affected bridges will be fully closed to all traffic beginning Friday, February 27, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The bridges will remain closed until further notice. Residents and commuters are encouraged to plan ahead and utilize alternate routes.
The City is actively evaluating all available options for the replacement of the bridges and remains committed to maintaining safe infrastructure. The City of Carthage will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Another brilliant decision the Carthage Clowns made with the state back in 93, stupidly has ran wild in this town way too long. I was a teenager when these idiots made this deal and I was smart enough to know who was getting screwed…
ReplyDeleteWell why didn’t you say something about it then? Sounds like it’s YOUR fault!
DeleteThe muni-utility mafia has run roughshod over any attempt to constrain their control of resources. Pigeons coming home to roost
ReplyDeleteImagine if it collapsed at 7:30
ReplyDeleteNext time try basic maintenance on a regular basis.
ReplyDeleteEven though the citizens aren't united on paying for basic things.
Luckily for the rest of us it's Carthage that's on the hook for this screwup.