HANNIBAL – On April 1, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a contract to Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. in the amount of $1,739,262, which includes resurfacing and safety improvement projects located in Ralls County.
The contract includes intersection improvements on the U.S. Route 61 corridor through New London, specifically at Route A, 5th Street, Kingsville Road, and the off ramp at the MO 19 interchange. In addition, Business U.S. 61 through New London will be resurfaced including ADA improvements consisting of curb ramps at the Bus U.S. 61 and Route V intersection along with sidewalk improvements on the north side of Route A between West Clay and Church Streets.
The aspects of the project include:
- Add a dedicated right turn lane at the southbound off-ramp of U.S. 61/MO 19 interchange
- Install offset left turn lanes on U.S. 61 at Route A (similar to Ross Street in Palmyra)
- Removal of some movements that have led to crashes in the past at Route A and 5th Street/Kingsville Road
- Install a median U-turn on U.S. 61, 1/3 mile north of Route A
- Additional acceleration and deceleration lanes on U.S. 61
- Resurfacing and ADA improvements on Business U.S. 61 through the town of New London
A more specific schedule will be shared after the contractor provides their plan for completing the work. Work on this project will take place this year and be completed by November 1, 2020. When a start date is established, MoDOT will alert the public about the project through signs, news releases and social media.
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