Motoring in Stoddard County is about to hit a minor snag as MoDOT begins repairs on Route ZZ to bolster the area's drainage capacity. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Route ZZ will be clamped down to a single lane from County Road 642 to County Road 659, impacting commuters near Dexter, Missouri.
The repairs were scheduled to commence last Monday, provided the weather decides to cooperate, with crews clocking in from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, wrapping up the project by Friday, Jan. 17. While the inconvenience may fray nerves, these upgrades are crucial to keeping the roads untroubled by the whims of Mother Nature's stormy teardrops.
In preparation for this, drivers should expect signs aplenty guiding the flow of traffic and indicating the presence of work zones. Local authorities are pressing upon those traveling through this stretch to exercise an extra dose of caution to ensure the safety of road crew and fellow motorists alike.
To avoid the brunt of the delays, those who frequent this part of Route ZZ might want to start plotting alternative routes. So, if you're in the area during these dates, plan accordingly and stay vigilant behind the wheel.
