TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Lane Closures, Delays on Route 59 in McDonald Co. for Paving June 19-20

Where: Missouri Route 59 between Missouri Route 76 in southern Anderson and the traffic signal at Business 71 just north of Anderson

When: 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday & Tuesday, June 19 & 20

What: Contractor crews milling off the old asphalt and laying a new asphalt surface on Route 59

Traffic impacts:

  • Traffic reduced to one lane where contractor crews are laying asphalt
  • Drivers will encounter flaggers and pilot cars where crews are working. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zone or before entering the work zone from a side road.
  • Work will be done during daytime hours; all lanes open to traffic at night
  • No signed detour
  • Drivers should find alternate routes
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zones
  • Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Drivers are urged to use caution as they may experience a rough ride in areas until the resurfacing project is complete.

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

This work is part of a contract to resurface Route 59 in McDonald and Newton counties and Missouri Route 76 and Route F in McDonald County.

Project information:

  • Prime contractor: Blevins Asphalt Construction Co., Mt. Vernon
  • Total project cost: $5.7 million
  • Completion date: November 1, 2023 

 

For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest

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