Route 82 Bridge over Simms Creek in St. Clair County open to traffic

Where: Missouri Route 82 bridge over Simms Creek west of Roscoe

When: As of 9:15 a.m., Friday, December 2

Details: The bridge was closed in September while contractor replaced the old bridge with a new structure, that is approximately two feet higher, four feet wider and 24 feet longer. The bridge also includes new barrier walls, guardrail on the bridge ends and permanent pavement striping.