LATHROP, Mo. – The open comment period is about to end for a planned safety improvement project at the intersection of U.S. Route 69 and Route 116 in Clinton County. The Missouri Department of Transportation is accepting comments through the end of the day tomorrow, Feb. 19, for the proposed project, located just east of Interstate 35.
Despite enhanced safety features, four fatality crashes have occurred at the intersection since 2011. After multiple studies, a roundabout has been proposed in an effort to further improve the safety of the intersection. Roundabouts reduce the number of impact points, eliminate the impact points that result in t-bone crashes, and force traffic to slow down while merging at gentler angles. All these greatly reduce the possibility and severity of crashes.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, MoDOT has temporarily suspended all in-person meetings but is still seeking public input on planned projects. In place of the face-to-face informational meeting, there are two avenues remaining by which the public may ask questions of, or leave comments for MoDOT:
- Visit the project’s virtual public meeting space at Clinton County US Route 69 and Route 116 Intersection Improvement Project | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org).
There visitors will find the reasons for the needed safety enhancements, details about the planned improvements, a webform to leave comments or ask questions, and a way to sign up for project-specific email updates.
- Call 888 ASK MODOT (1-888-275-6636) and leave your comments with our customer service department.
- Mail in your questions and comments, postmarked by Feb. 19, 2021, to:
Route 116 and U.S. Route 169 Safety Improvement Project Comments
Missouri Department of Transportation
3602 North Belt Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64506
On Feb. 16, two call-in sessions were also held, where members of the public were able to discuss their questions and concerns with the project manager overseeing the design.
For more information about this and other MoDOT projects in your area, sign up online for work zone updates, visit modot.org/mo-go to view the online Traveler Information Map, or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). In addition, MoDOT provides updated information via social media.
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