ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Construction on the intersection improvement project at U.S. Route 69 and Route 116 in Clinton County is set to begin soon. The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Amino Brothers Co., Inc. of Kansas City to complete the construction of a roundabout at this intersection, located just east of Interstate 35.
The project will be built in three phases, during the 2022 construction season:
- Bypass construction – scheduled for April 12 through May 3
- Roundabout construction – scheduled for May 3 through July 11
- South leg construction and bypass removal – scheduled for July 12 through Aug. 19
During all three phases, U.S. Route 69 south of Route 116 will be closed just north of 251st Street. Access to 251st Street will remain open.
To view maps and learn about traffic impacts during each phase, visit the project’s webpage at Clinton County US Route 69 and Route 116 Intersection Improvement Project | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org). While there, sign up for project-specific updates directly to your inbox.
When complete, the roundabout is expected to increase the safety and reduce fatal and disabling crashes at 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.
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.
Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
###