SAVNNAH, Mo. – A section of Andrew County U.S. Route 59 from Route CC to U.S. Route 71 will now remain closed through the morning of Friday, June 12. Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation began making repairs to the roadway Monday, June 8, after hot temperatures caused a pavement blow up. Due to predicted inclement weather, crews have delayed the concrete replacement and expect to reopen the roadway the morning of June 12. The roadway will remain closed around-the-clock for the safety of travelers. Motorists will need to use an alternate route during the closure.
A pavement blow-up occurs when the roadway surface expands at a crack or joint where moisture has seeped in. The crack weakens the pavement and the heat causes the pavement to buckle and warp.
Drivers are urged to stay alert and pay attention to all roadway signing and barricades. For your own safety, and the safety of road workers, never drive around barricades.
Please remember that all roads are NO PHONE zones. Buckle up. Phone down. Arrive Alive.
For more information about this and other MoDOT projects, visit modot.org and view the online Traveler Information Map. While at modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media.
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