Route 5 Bridge Work Delayed Until Fall

The state’s put a hold plans to replace the bridge over Soap Creek on Route 5 this spring. The plan was changed after Missouri Department of Transportation officials got an earful from the village of Gravois Mills, the city of Versailles and local businesses and organizations about closing the highway during the prime tourist season and concerns from area emergency service agencies. MoDOT is scheduled to meet with school, city, emergency service and business leaders next week to determine the exact timeline for the project this fall in order to better serve the needs of all these entities.