Highway 76

Work is expected to start Monday on updating a major stretch of 76. The project could last up to 20 months. The city is hoping the payoff will be an aesthetic improvement, better infrastructure for businesses and redevelopment and more walkable friendly areas that will offer a fresh way to experience the city's attractions.

The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to replace three bridges on Highway 76 east of Bradleyville next year. At a public meeting last spring,…