Public Input Sought on Missouri Route 47 Work

Washington Co., Mo. (KFMO) - Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) officials will host a public meeting and comment period for a project to realign and raise Missouri Route 47 over the Union Pacific Railroad near Cadet.

By building a new bridge over the railroad, and realigning Route 47, the road will have less intersecting contact points and increase traffic flow by allowing citizens to travel over the railroad. Route 47 will remain open during a majority of the construction, which is expected to take place in 2025 with an estimated total engineering and construction cost of $8,608,000. The public meeting will take place at Fyre Lake Winery at 12902 State Highway 47 at Cadet. The project team will be on hand to answer questions, provide information, and receive input about the project.

Online participation is also available at modot.org. Comments and questions can also be addressed through an online form April 1 - 22, 2025.

Written comments will also be accepted and should be postmarked on or before April 22, 2025, addressed to: MoDOT, Re: Washington County Route 47 UPRR Bridge Project, 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

You can also email comments to CDCR@modot.mo.gov. Reference Washington County Route 47 Union Pacific Railroad Project in your subject line.