Motorists in Douglas County should prepare for delays as MO Route 95 is set to be partially closed for culvert replacement. As reported by the Missouri Department of Transportation, a stretch of the highway from Route 76 to Route 14 will undergo significant work that may impact travel plans.
The schedule, contingent upon favorable weather conditions, is set to see roadwork commence on Thursday, Jan. 23, and aim to be completed by Thursday, Feb. 6. Crews will operate between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., a window of time during which drivers will have to possibly adjust to navigate safely through the zone. In an effort to provide a safer journey, MoDOT has made it clear they will adequately signpost the area to guide drivers.
MoDOT has encouraged those planning to travel through the affected section of Route 95 to exercise extreme caution. Appropriate signage will be placed to alert drivers of the work zone and to minimize any inconveniences that might arise due to the roadwork.
For those seeking more information about the upcoming construction or alternative routes, MoDOT has made resources available. Interested parties are instructed to either call their Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or to straightforwardly visit their website. The MoDOT announcement details all pertinent data related to road maintenance. Motorists and residents can retrieve up-to-minute updates from the site, ensuring that they are not caught unawares by any potential traffic complications.
