MoDOT to hold information session on Buchanan County Route 59, Alabama intersection project

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation will begin a multi-year intersection improvement project on U.S. Route 59 and Alabama Street (Missouri Route 752 and Buchanan County Route U) this spring in St. Joseph. A project information session will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at Hosea Elementary School, 6401 Gordon Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64504. Attendees are welcome to come any time between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. to learn more about the project, traffic impacts, detours, and timing. There will be no formal presentation.

The project will change the current layout of the Route 59 and Alabama intersection by realigning roadways and driveways, adding turn lanes, sidewalks, storm drainage and more.  If you are unable to attend the information session, but would like to learn more about the project, visit https://www.modot.org/route-u-intersection-improvements-buchanan.

MoDOT is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact Northwest District Communications at 816-901-4529 by Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025.

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