Rescheduled: Belt Highway to be resurfaced

8. JOSEPH, Mo. – Resurfacing on one of the busiest roads in St. Joseph, U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway), has been pushed back one week. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Herzog Contracting Corp. to resurface the Belt from Interstate 29 (at Exit 50) to Route FF. Originally planned to begin April 3, the contractor now plans to begin Wednesday, April 8. The adjusted schedule is:

Project Phases

• April 8 – May 1: Concrete repairs on the roadway and at intersections throughout the project limits.
  • Daylight hours, Monday through Saturday
  • One lane each direction of the Belt Highway to remain open
  • 24-hour lane closures may be necessary to allow the concrete to cure properly
  • Intersection work will include around-the-clock closures on the following side roads:
    • Karnes Road, east side of the Belt
      • Closed around-the-clock April 8 – 21
    • Karnes Road, west side of the Belt
      • Closed around-the-clock April 13 – 22
    • Messanie Street, east side of the Belt
      • Closed around-the-clock April 15 – 27
    • Pickett Road, east side of the Belt
      • Closed around-the-clock April 16 – 29
    • Gene Field Road – dates yet to be determined
    • Pickett Road, west side of the Belt – dates yet to be determined
    • South Belt Walmart – dates yet to be determined

• July 9 – August 7: Paving
  • Due to the amount of traffic on the Belt, paving work will be conducted during nighttime hours, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. No work is currently planned for Friday or Saturday nights.
  • Paving step 1 – all crossovers and turn lanes first, beginning on the southern end of the project limits and working north.
    • During this phase of the project, Route 6 (Frederick Avenue) will also be resurfaced between the Belt and I-29.
  • Paving step 2 – Mainline lanes of the Belt
    • The contractor will begin with one northbound lane until they reach I-29. They will then do one southbound lane until they reach Route FF. Then will do the other lane northbound and then the final lane southbound.
  • Paving step 3 – Shoulders
• August 7 – 26: Pavement marking and guardrail

During all phases, crews will work with all businesses with entrances on the Belt Highway to minimize the impact on business traffic. Motorists may notice delays and use of the center turn lane may be restricted.

All work is weather-permitting and schedules are subject to change. Please remember that all work zones are No Phone zones. Buckle up. Phone down. Arrive Alive. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work.

For more information about these and other MoDOT projects, sign up online for work zone updates, visit modot.org and view the online Traveler Information Map, or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) In addition, MoDOT provides updated information on Twitter @MoDOTNorthwest and Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOTNWDistrict.

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