Bridge Rehab and Intersection Improvements Begin in Macon

Missouri DOT starts $8.1 million project to upgrade roads and bridges along U.S. Route 36

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The Missouri Department of Transportation is beginning a series of projects to improve traffic flow through the Macon area, starting with bridge rehabilitation work on U.S. Route 36 and followed by intersection improvements at key junctions. The $8.1 million contract with Magruder Paving of Troy is scheduled for completion by October 1.

Why it matters

The projects aim to ease congestion and enhance safety along a major transportation corridor in north-central Missouri. The bridge rehab and intersection upgrades are part of the state's ongoing efforts to maintain and modernize its highway infrastructure.

The details

The initial phase will focus on rehabilitating bridges over Gantz Street, Long Branch Lake Road, and the junction with U.S. Route 63, reducing traffic to a single lane with a 10-foot width restriction. Following the bridge work, crews will then turn their attention to intersection improvements, adding right-turn lanes, upgrading signals and lighting, and making median enhancements at the Route 36/Route 63 interchange as well as the Route 36/Kellogg Avenue intersection.

  • The projects will begin on Monday, February 9, 2026.
  • Bridge rehabilitation work is scheduled to be completed before intersection improvements begin.
  • All work is slated for completion by October 1, 2026.

The players

Missouri Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Missouri's transportation infrastructure.

Magruder Paving

The construction company awarded the $8.1 million contract to carry out the bridge and intersection upgrades in Macon.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

These infrastructure improvements along U.S. Route 36 in Macon will help alleviate traffic congestion and enhance safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in the region, demonstrating the state's ongoing commitment to maintaining and modernizing its highway network.