ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The railroad contractor has notified the Missouri Department of Transportation that rail maintenance did not close Route 41 in Carroll County, between County Road 270 and County Road 280, yesterday, as originally planned. Instead, Route 41 will close at the rail crossing for 48 hours beginning today, Tuesday, Aug. 23 and continue through tomorrow, Wednesday, Aug. 24. It is possible the closure could extend into Thursday, Aug. 25. The railroad contractor has posted message boards near the crossing to alert drivers.
Motorists should plan an alternate route to use during the closure.
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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