HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, a resurfacing project located on Route M in Scotland and Knox Counties, from Missouri Route 15 in Scotland County to Route K in Knox County, is expected to begin the week of June 2.
The $6.1M contract, awarded last year to W.L. Miller Company of Hamilton, Illinois, includes several additional resurfacing projects which will be completed in the order listed below with all projects completed by June 30, 2023:
- Scotland County, Route W – From Missouri Route 15 to Route M
- Knox County, Route AA - From Missouri Route 15 to Route V
- Clark County, Route D - From Route A to Missouri Route 81
“Traffic will be reduced to one lane during the day at the location where crews are actively working for the duration of the project. 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,” stated Missouri Department of Transportation Resident Engineer Martin Lincoln, Jr. “Motorists can expect to see contractor crews present in these areas 7 days a week. We appreciate your cooperation as we complete these improvements,” he added.
Flaggers and a pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone. Workers will be present during daylight hours. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of the project. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.
These projects are part of Gov. Parson’s Rural Road program. The state’s approved Fiscal Year 2023 budget provided an additional $100 million in General Revenue for work on Missouri’s low volume rural roads. Using asset management data, MoDOT has identified approximately 1700 lane miles of low volume roads ranked in Poor Condition. By this summer, these 113 locations will receive resurfacing treatments of hot mix asphalt to improve the road conditions.
With an increased number of highway work zones in Missouri, we urge all drivers to pay attention every second while driving, especially through a work zone. Be informed of your route by checking the MoDOT Traveler Information Map before you leave to see if you will encounter any work zones. 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.