MACON – Today the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved a contractor bid to provide a ferry service at Glasgow during the upcoming bridge closure.

Calhoun Ferry Company received the $1.7 million contract for the project.

 “I am very pleased the Commission awarded this contract”, said Senator Bill Stouffer.  “The ferry service is a vital component to this innovative project, and will provide the alternate transportation needed by the community during the bridge closure.”

Calhoun will have 15 days to sign the contract then will be given a notice to proceed.  It is the intention that the ferry service will be in place by the time the bridge is closed to traffic, which is planned for mid-summer.

Timeline as the project moves forward is       

Begin Bridge Closure Window	June 1, 2008
Maximum Bridge Closure Days	365 calendar days
End Bridge Closure Window	Sept. 1, 2009
Project Completion Date	Dec. 31, 2009

For more information contact the MoDOT District 2 Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MoDOT (275-6636). The center is open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.