HANNIBAL - Weather permitting, June 20 , contractor crews will start work on a resurfacing project on northbound U.S. Route 61 in Lincoln and Pike counties from Lincoln County Route V to 0.4 miles south of Pike County Route UU near Bowling Green. The length of the project is 25.5 miles and will be completed by late fall.
"All work will occur during daylight hours. Motorists can expect delays as traffic will be reduced to one lane where work is occurring," explained Missouri Department of Transportation Area Engineer Jeff Niemeyer.
All work is weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change. "For the safety of the crews and the traveling public, we would like to remind drivers to be attentive in work zones and put down your cell phones to eliminate distractions," Niemeyer added.
The $8.5M contract, awarded to Magruder Paving, LLC., includes an additional resurfacing project, located on Missouri Route 79 in Lincoln County from Route N to 0.8 mile north of Route C near Old Monroe.
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