HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, the week of October 3, contractor crews and the Missouri Department of Transportation will start work on resurfacing Interstate 70 Outer Road in Montgomery and Warren counties from Route Y in Jonesburg to 0.15 mile west of West Warrenton Blvd. in Warrenton, with plans for completion by early November. The length of improvement is 7.5 miles.
“Traffic will be reduced to one lane where crews are actively working, and motorists will be directed through the work zone with the use of flaggers and a pilot car. Work will occur during daytime hours beginning at West Warrenton Blvd in Warrenton and progress west,” explained Missouri Department of Transportation Area Engineer Jeff Niemeyer. “This route carries a considerable volume of local traffic. We ask that motorists please be attentive in work zones for their safety and the safety of highway workers,” he added. All work is weather dependent and signs and message boards will be in place to alert motorists, as schedule changes occur. This contract was awarded last fall to Pace Construction Company of St. Louis, Missouri in the amount of $934,777.
With an increased number of highway work zones in Missouri, it is important all drivers pay attention every second while driving, especially through work zones. Know before you go and stay informed of traffic impacts on your route by checking the MoDOT Traveler Information Map. You can also subscribe to counties, various routes or even projects online at Customer Service Signon (mo.gov). Be sure you and all your passengers are buckled up, and please put the phone down while driving.