Population:  24,748 Maintenance Buildings located in: Eldon, Iberia and Osage Beach Route 17 Saline Creek Bridge Replacement   The Missouri Department of Transportation proposes to replace the historic Saline Creek bridge on Route 17 in Miller County. The current structure was built in 1925 and is located about three miles north of the Route 17 and Route 52 intersection. The potential new bridge would be constructed in the same location and would be eight feet wider than the current structure. Online Public Hearing, July 12-19, 2011 Public Hearing Scheduled for Route 17 Saline Creek Bridge Proposed Replacement in Miller County (News Release, June 15, 2011)     Eastbound U.S. 54 Resurfacing   The Missouri Department of Transportation will resurface eight miles of eastbound U.S. 54 in Miller County, from Business 54 near Eldon to the Cole County line. Magruder Paving LLC of St. Louis, Mo. was awarded the contract for the work. The resurfacing will take place during summer 2011. Construction Contracts Awarded to Resurface Mid-Missouri Highways (News Release, Dec. 1, 2010)     Route 52 Resurfacing   The Missouri Department of Transportation will resurface 2.4 miles of Route 52 in Miller County, from east of U.S. 54 to near Hays Drive in Eldon. APAC-Missouri, Inc. of Columbia, Mo. was awarded the contract for the work. The resurfacing is scheduled for summer 2011. Construction Contracts Awarded to Resurface Mid-Missouri Highways (News Release, Dec. 1, 2010)     Route 87 in Moniteau and Miller Counties Thin Lift Overlay Resurfacing   The Missouri Department of Transportation will resurface almost 10 miles of Route 87, from Route C in Moniteau County to just north of Business 54 in Miller County. APAC-Missouri, Inc. of Columbia, Mo. was awarded the contract for the work. The resurfacing is scheduled for summer 2011. Construction Contracts Awarded to Resurface Mid-Missouri Highways (News Release, Dec. 1, 2010)     Route 17 Osage River Bridge Replacement     In 2010, the Missouri Department of Transportation replaced the Route 17 bridge over the Osage River, one mile east of Tuscumbia. The project included removing the existing bridge and constructing a new bridge just west of the existing structure. Nearly one-half mile of new roadway was constructed, increasing sight distance on the south side of the bridge. The existing bridge was completed in 1933 at a width of 20 feet. The new bridge is 28 feet wide, including shoulders to increase safety. Contractor: APAC-Kansas Inc. Award Cost: $8,489,728.28 Completion Date: Fall 2010 Video!  See Miller County Presiding Commissioner Tom Wright set off the ceremonial bridge demolition blast (YouTube) Video! Watch a video of the old bridge demolition(YouTube) Photos of the old bridge demolition (Flickr) Demolition Photos from Old County Courthouse, commuter lot, and boat access area Demolition of Old Route 17 Bridge Scheduled for Aug. 31, 2010 (News Release, Aug. 25, 2010) Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Program (pdf) Photos of the ribbon-cutting event (Flickr) A Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony is scheduled on Aug. 16, 2010 at 10 a.m. on the new bridge.  (News Release, Aug. 9, 2010) Map to Aug. 16, 2010 ceremony location and parking (PDF) New Osage River Bridge Nearing Completion; Route 17 to Close at Osage River for Construction of New Bridge Connections (News Release, July 30, 2010) Osage River Bridge is the First in the Nation Under Construction with Economic Recovery Act funding. Photos of Bridge Construction (Flickr)     Route H, Old Ten Mile Road, & Jim Henry Road Intersection Improvements   The Missouri Department of Transportation proposes to change the intersection at Route H in Marys Home, Miller County, to an all-way stop. September 2010 Online Community Briefing