Garrett Road among hundreds of miles of road work

The Laclede County Road and Bridge Division has announced that Garrett Road will be closed between Garrett and Upton Drive intersection for the installation of a low water slab. The closure will begin on Monday August 14th at around 7:30am and will reopen on August 21st. Drivers are encouraged to plan accordingly. There are more than 550 miles of roads in Laclede County which requires maintenance and repair on a regular basis. The Road and Bridge Division is overseen by the Laclede County Commission, and Presiding Commissioner Randy Angst said that county roads requires a significant commitment of county resources…

Since the beginning of the year, Angst said over 23-hundred feet of culvert has been replaced. He said they are getting ready to replace two bridges in the county using B.R.O. Funding, one on Bobcat Road and another on Atlanta. Angst said that for those who want to see a comprehensive mapping of Laclede County Roads it’s available at the courthouse or on the county website under Laclede County GIS.