MACON – Weather permitting, Monday, July 19, crews will begin work on a microsurfacing project set for U.S. Route 63 in Adair and Macon County. On southbound U.S. 63 the project will run from 1.2 miles south of Adair County Route KK near Milliard to north of LaPlata for a total of 4.3 miles. On northbound U.S. 63 the project will run from north of LaPlata to 0.5 mile north of Macon County Route DD near Macon for a total of 16.7 miles.
Microsurfacing is the process of applying a protective coat to the road. It is a thin, tough layer of asphalt emulsion mixed with crushed rock that helps with traction.
“This treatment will help extend the life of the roadway by sealing off minor cracks and other irregularities,” said MoDOT Area Engineer Brian Untiedt.
Asphalt Stone, of Jacksonville, Illinois, was awarded the contract for $1,289,499. They have 60 days to complete the project. Traffic will remain open to one lane while this roadwork is completed.
Crews will begin setting signs to notify motorists of the work.
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