ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Improvements to the signals at the intersection of U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway) and U.S. Route 36 are currently going on which will bring the signals into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In order to finish the ADA work, the power to the signals will be shut off Tuesday, Sept. 25 so contractor crews from Amino Brothers Co., Inc. can install new video detections systems and upgrade the signal cabinet at the interchange.
MoDOT has partnered with the City of St. Joseph Police Department to direct traffic through the interchange while the power is off. The power to the signals is scheduled to be cut off at approximately 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25 and could remain off until 3 p.m. that afternoon. Motorist should expect delays and may wish to use an alternate route during that time. As with all projects, schedules are subject to change and are highly weather dependent.
Drivers are urged to use extreme caution and follow the directions of all signs and officers directing traffic at the interchange. Please, for your own safety and that of the workers present in the work zones, put away all distractions, including phones, slow down, and buckle up.
The project is partially funded through the Transportation Alternatives Program with the Missouri Department of Transportation providing the remaining funding. The project will bring improvements to this and other intersections in the area to ensure they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These improvements help pedestrians in St. Joseph enjoy safer walking for recreation or while frequenting local businesses.
For more information call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636
) or visit www.modot.org/northwest and view the online Traveler Information Map. In addition, MoDOT provides updated information on Twitter @MoDOTNorthwest and Facebook at @MoDOTNWDistrict.
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