JACKSON COUNTY – MoDOT will implement single lane closures on U.S. Route 24 near Buckner, Missouri beginning June 21 as crews construct bypasses for upcoming bridgework.
MoDOT will replace five bridges along Route 24—four bridges directly west of Buckner on westbound Route 24 and one bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad on eastbound Route 24.
During bridge construction, traffic will be diverted to one lane in each direction. Westbound traffic will be moved over to the eastbound lanes resulting in two-way traffic during construction of the bridges on the west side of Buckner. Eastbound traffic will be moved over to the westbound lanes resulting in two-way traffic during the construction of the railroad bridge on the east side of Buckner.
These bridges are included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.
Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.
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