Versailles, Missouri, known for its quiet streets and modest traffic, is about to undergo a significant change at one of its key intersections. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has rescheduled the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Missouri Route 52 and Missouri Route 5 to begin tonight. Drivers should expect lane closures and the presence of flaggers directing traffic through the work zone, according to MoDOT's website.
The overnight construction, originally set to kick off earlier, is part of a plan to modernize an intersection that has seen better days. Crews are scheduled to work Monday through Friday, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., aiming to wrap up by mid-June. This operation is not just about a roundabout; it includes the widening of Route 52 to accommodate three lanes and the replacement of culverts to combat flooding issues. However, it's important to note that all work is subject to the mercy of the weather and could face further changes.
Budgeted at over 5 million dollars, the project has been contracted to S & A Equipment & Builders, LLC. The most current details concerning traffic restrictions and ongoing updates for the Versailles construction can be accessed via MoDOT's dedicated page focusing on the Route 52 corridor upgrades in Morgan County.
