ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The intersection improvement project at U.S. Route 59 and Alabama Street (Missouri Route 752 and Buchanan County Route U) has been delayed due to pre-construction utility work in the area. The project was scheduled to begin with Stage 1 construction on April 1, but has been delayed until Monday, April 21.
The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted Amino Brothers Co., Inc. to realign roadways and driveways, and add turn lanes, sidewalks, and storm drainage in five construction stages. This work will improve sight distance, improve tractor-trailer turning movements, and increase capacity for vehicles stopped at the Route U railroad crossing.
Stage 1 will begin on Alabama Street (Route 752) between Route 59 and Sherman Street. This stage will realign Alabama Street on the east side of Route 59. It will also create right turn lanes to and from Route 59 to Alabama Street. To view a graphic of Stage 1, click here.
Traffic Impacts: During Stage 1, Alabama Street between Route 59 and Sherman Street will be closed. Access to Lake Avenue and Brown Street will also be closed. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route.
Crews are scheduled to work Monday-Friday during daylight hours. Stage 1 is anticipated to be completed by mid-August 2025. Details for Stage 2 will be shared ahead of a staging change.
For a graphic of the project’s complete staging, click here. For project related information, visit https://www.modot.org/projects/route-u-missouri-route-59-and-missouri-route-752-intersection-improvements-buchanan-county. All work is scheduled to be completed by December 2026.
All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phones 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.
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