Independence Road Bridge project awarded

A Laclede County bridge that has had a restricted weight limit for several years, is going to be fixed soon. On Thursday, the Laclede County Commission awarded the Independence Road Bridge project. Laclede County Presiding Commissioner Randy Angst said they are glad to get the load limit off that road…

The bid was awarded to Emery Sapp and Sons…

He said they had considered having some of the work done by county employee’s but after reviewing the bid, decided against it.
Independence Road Bridge could be reopened with full weight capacity as early as October.