Re-Construction of the Taneycomo Bridge-Latest News

The county and MO-Dot have been trying to come to an agreement lately on how to control traffic during the re-construction of the Taney Como bridge in Downtown Branson which was scheduled for December. The paper said this week that construction will begin immediately at the intersection of BB Highway and Coon Creek Rd. with new turn lanes to help with traffic. They will need this completed to accommodate the traffic from Branson to Hollister when Mo-Dot begins the bridge project. However, the county and MO-Dot have been in disagreement lately about speed limits and easements in front of Hollister Schools on BB. For now the county is still trying to negotiate with Mo-Dot officials. Time will tell how soon construction will really start. Hopefully soon, a new way to get from west to east in Taney County will be much needed.