Heads up, Bay Area commuters: if you're planning on traveling westbound on I-70 come Monday, prepare for some delays. A stretch of the roadway near Callaway County Route J/Millersburg is getting a pavement makeover, which means the closure of one lane could impact your drive time. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), the westbound driving (right) lane close to mile marker 137.8 is the spot to watch, or rather, to avoid. From the crack of dawn at 5 a.m. until lunchtime at 12 p.m. next Monday, crews will be on the scene doing their thing—provided Mother Nature plays nice, that is.
Expect cones, expect signs, and expect to tap those brakes. MoDOT’s got a message for all those passing through: slow down, stay alert, and look out for the workers who are out there fixing up your roads. As reported on the MoDOT's official site, motorists are urged to proceed with caution and be prepared for the inevitable slowdown that comes with any kind of roadwork.
What's the most important takeaway here? Safety first. We're talking seat belts securely fastened, phones tucked away—not in hands, and eyes peeled for any alerts telling you what's up ahead. MoDOT is banking on drivers to keep things chill in the zone of operation, so the workforce can do their job without any hitches.
And hey, while nobody loves a delay, remember it's all for smoother travels in the long run. So, while the MoDOT crews patch things up under Monday's hopefully clear skies, keep your cool, and let's make sure we all get where we're headed safe and sound. Remember, the schedule is tentative and could shift if the weather decides to throw a curveball.
