ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission recently approved a contract to replace the Platte River Bridge on Route O near Cosby.

Widel, Inc. of Blackwater, Missouri, was awarded a contract to replace the 57-year-old bridge after submitting the lowest qualifying bid of $1,360,168.84. The new bridge and bridge rail will meet current standards, allowing current weight-limit restrictions to be removed. The new bridge will also be wider with two-foot shoulders. The new bridge is expected to be complete and open to travelers in 2019.

For more information on this and other MoDOT projects, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) or visit modot.org/northwest.