The Missouri Route 47 at Warrenton opened to traffic August 17, following a special “ribbon‑joining” ceremony to mark the completion of the bridge replacement project, over Interstate 70.

The new bridge features a pedestrian pathway, along with aesthetic enhancements provided by the City of Warrenton, including additional lighting and railing similar to the Route MM/Warrenton Boulevard overpass.

The bridge replacement marks the first step in a series of planned improvements at the Highway 47 and I-70 interchange with additional construction phases continuing through 2027. Although the new bridge includes a pedestrian pathway, connectivity to the existing sidewalk network will not occur until reconstruction of the northern intersection is completed in late 2027. Likewise, the new bridge lighting will remain inactive until installation of the upgraded signal system, also scheduled for late 2027.

Work began in late March on the Highway 47 bridge replacement. The Improve I-70 Alliance Team — comprised of Emery Sapp & Sons, Clarkson Construction Company, Bartlett & West and HNTB — was selected to design and build the bridge over Interstate 70, which is a major connector for the city of Warrenton.