ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – A Missouri Department of Transportation project to place a new overlay, repair some substructure elements, and replace guardrail at the Pony Express Bridges over the Missouri River on U.S. Route 36 will begin next week.
On Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, contractors from Comanche Construction, Inc, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will place temporary barriers to close one lane, each direction, with a 12-foot width restriction.
Construction will take place in two stages. During the first stage of construction, which is expected to through mid-July, the ramp from eastbound U.S. Route 36 to Route 759 (Stockyards Expressway) will be closed.
During stage two, which is scheduled from mid-July through November, the ramp from Route 759 to westbound U.S. Route 36 will be closed.
All work is scheduled to be complete on or before Dec. 1, 2022. The 12-foot width restriction will remain in place and motorists may experience delays for the duration of the project.
All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.
MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org.
Also 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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