If you're planning to drive through Smithville this Sunday, you might want to set your alarm a little earlier or plan an alternate route. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has announced that northbound and southbound lanes of US-169 at NW Martin Rd./NE 144th St. will be experiencing temporary rolling stops tomorrow, from the early hours of 5 a.m. until the afternoon at 2 p.m., all due to permit work necessary for utility operations.
The interruption is scheduled to last around 15 minutes at a time, according to MoDOT, with the helpful hand of Smithville Police Department controlling the traffic stops. Motorists drudging through the area could face delays; thus, patience will be not just a virtue but a necessity. Adverse weather could play spoilsport, but fingers crossed, the forecast remains kind.
