Heads up for drivers in Buchanan County: some overnight disruptions are on the horizon later this month if you're planning to travel along Route 36. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and their contractors, Vance Brothers, Inc., key ramps will be closed on the nights of June 16 and 17 to facilitate a scrub seal project. This necessary maintenance work aims to extend the life of these roadways and is part of the ongoing commitment to keep our infrastructure in ship-shape.
MoDOT alerts commuters that they will need to find alternate routes during the closures, set to take place intermittently between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Specifically, details provided by MoDOT include the ramps to and from Route AC (Riverside Road), Interstate 29 on Monday, and the ramps to and from U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway), 28th Street and Hill Top Road, as well as 22nd Street on Tuesday.
It's crucial to note that all work is subject to the whims of the weather – should storms roll in or conditions prove otherwise unfavorable, these schedules could change. MoDOT has requested that during this period, drivers stay vigilant and adhere to the rules of the road rigorously. This includes the basics you've heard time and again: buckle up, keep your phone down, and slow down to move over safely in work zones. Such simple actions contribute to not just your safety but that of the workers toiling through the night to keep our roads smooth and serviceable.
Community members commuting during these times should stay alert for signages and be prepared to possibly adjust their travel plans. Keep an eye on MoDOT's real-time traffic information tools to seamlessly navigate around any closures. MoDOT is clearly determined to keep inconvenience at a minimum while ensuring that the necessary work is done efficiently.
