Little opposition to closing of Highway 17

September 6, 2011 at 5:50 a.m. | Updated September 6, 2011 at 5:50 a.m.

The two-lane bridge that carries Missouri 17 over Dog Creek near Tuscumbia was built in 1926. The oldest all-concrete bridge in Miller County, it is scheduled for replacement next year.
The two-lane bridge that carries Missouri 17 over Dog Creek near Tuscumbia was built in 1926. The oldest all-concrete bridge in Miller County, it is scheduled for replacement next year.

An idea by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to close several miles of Missouri 17, near Tuscumbia, while two bridges are being replaced has met with little resistance by local residents, according to Miller County Presiding Commissioner Tom Wright.

"Apparently, most of the people don't have any objection to MoDOT's plan to completely close that section of Missouri 17 because we have had very little feedback one way or another," Wright said.

Wright was referring to a proposal MoDOT put forth to Miller County residents during a public hearing in mid-July. At that hearing, MoDOT announced ....

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