HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, the week of May 19, motorists will notice traffic shifts at the ramp terminals of the Missouri Route 47 and U.S. Route 61 interchange at Troy. Additionally, motorists will utilize the newly constructed entrance to Merlin Drive, southwest of the MO 47/U.S. 61 interchange.
Traffic utilizing the on/off ramps to and from U.S. 61, south of the interchange, will notice minor lane shifts at the following ramp terminals:
- Northbound U.S. 61 off-ramp to MO 47
- Southbound U.S. 61 on-ramp from MO 47 - the entrance to the U.S. 61 on-ramp moves just west of current location at the intersection.
Missouri Route 47 remains reduced to one lane in each direction, including a 12-foot width restriction, from North Lincoln Drive to East Cherry Street.
The entire area of the interchange will be an active work zone through the end of the project. We would like to remind drivers to please slow down, obey all signs and eliminate distractions while driving. Signs and message boards will be in place to alert motorists, as schedule changes occur. MoDOT will alert the public about the project through signs, news releases and social media. We encourage you to view the Stage 3 Construction video to learn more about traffic impacts during this phase. Please visit the project website at www.modot.org/missouri-route-47-and-us-route-61-interchange-improvements-lincoln to view all project construction stage videos.
The $15.4M contract was awarded to KCI Construction Company of St. Louis, MO and is scheduled to be completed by the Fall of 2025.
For more information on this and other projects in your area, please contact MoDOT’s Customer Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636). Work with us in the work zone! Please remember to obey all work zone signs and personnel. 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 travel.