ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Rail maintenance will close Route U (Alabama Street) in Buchanan County, between Route 759 (Stockyards Expressway) and U.S. Route 59. Contractors for the railroad have notified the Missouri Department of Transportation that Alabaman Street will be closed around-the-clock from tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 7 a.m., through Thursday evening, Aug. 18, at 5 p.m.
Motorists will be directed around the closure on a signed detour over U.S. Route 59, Illinois Avenue, and Stockyards Expressway.
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.
While 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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