DENT/PHELPS COUNTY – Motorists are advised to be on the lookout for chip seal work taking place on various routes in Dent and Phelps County next week.
ALT LEDE: Motorists near Salem will continue to see additional chip seal work along nearby state routes as the Missouri Department of Transportation looks to improve the driving surface and extend the life of the roadways.
During the week of June 22, a contractor working for MoDOT will begin chip sealing on Route 19 between Salem and Shannon County Route KK. Crews will also perform chip sealing operations on Route B in Dent County and Route M in Phelps County.
MoDOT says chip sealing operations require one lane to be closed for the safety of motorists and crews. Signs and flaggers will guide motorists through the work zone. Motorists are asked to plan for delays, obey all traffic signs and watch for crews in work zones.
This work is part of a larger chip seal project across several counties. Work has already been completed along Route 19 between Salem and Cherryville. This project is expected to be completed by October 1.
A chip seal operation entails spraying a heated film of asphalt liquid on the road, followed by placing fine rocks or chips on top. The chips are then compacted to make them adhere to the roadway. Finally, the excess loose chips are swept from the surface, leaving an improved roadway that will hold up longer than it would have without the treatment.
If you’d like to learn more about chip seal operations, visit modot.org/chip-seals.
This work is weather permitting and could be delayed. For more information and updates about this project or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/modot-central-district. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on Facebook and Twitter for project updates.