Northbound Route 171 bridge near Webb City open again

If you've been avoiding the northbound Route 249 to Northbound Route 171 bridge near Webb City, you don't have to do that anymore.

MoDOT said in a news release the bridge is open again following the completion of a pavement resurfacing project.

The bridge has been closed since Friday, Sept. 23.

MoDOT officials said contractor crews managed to complete the project a full three weeks earlier than had been anticipated.