Districts Impacted
Project Need and Purpose
The intersection of U.S. Route 169, N.E. Woodbine Road and N.E. County Line Road, located just north of St. Joseph, was identified for an intersection improvement project with the goal of reducing speed, the number of crash points, and confusion by providing clear direction. In addition, this project also seeks to address increasing traffic volumes as well as the shoulders and recovery zones on Route 169.
Over the past 10 years, there have been 3 serious injury, 9 minor injury, and 14 property damage only crashes reported.
Project Progress
MoDOT's is in the early planning and design phase. Project leaders are meeting with stakeholders to discuss project needs and design options.
The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning an intersection improvement project on U.S. Route 169 and N.E. Woodbine Road north of St. Joseph. This project is currently scheduled to go out for contractor bids as a part of MoDOT’s December 2027 letting.
You are invited to attend a public open house meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Rolling Hills Library – Riverside Branch, 400 Mosaic Court, St. Joseph, MO 64506. Attendees are welcome to come any time between 5-7 p.m. to speak with project leaders.
This meeting will allow the public to share their thoughts and concerns about the plans for the project and to provide comments, either directly to the engineers or through a comment form.
If you are unable to attend the open house, two other opportunities for public comment are available through Wednesday, June 17, 2026.View the project website at While there, sign up to receive updates about this project via email and/or leave comments.
Mail your comments to:
Route 169/Woodbine intersection improvement project
Missouri Department of Transportation
3602 North Belt Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64506
All comments must be postmarked by Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
The contract for the intersection improvement project is currently part of the March 2027 letting for contractor bids. The contract may be awarded by the Missouri Department of Transportation Commission at its April 2027 meeting.
The construction timeline will be determined by MoDOT and the contractor after the contract is awarded.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Will the road be closed during construction?
A: During construction, Route 169 will remain open.
Q: Will there be a planned detour for this project?
A: There is no signed detour planned for this project.
Q: Is right-of-way required for this project?
A: Yes, right-of-way is anticipated for this project. MoDOT will work with property owners to determine the right-of-way and reach an agreement ahead of the project's construction.
Q: How can I stay updated on the project's progress?
A: Sign up for project-specific updates using the form below.
Project News
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Buchanan County Agency Road Bridge over U.S. Route 36 closed through Thursday
St. Joseph, Mo. – Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation closed the Buchanan County Agency Road Bridge over U.S. Route 36 today, June 8 for bridge deck repairs. The bridge was expected to reopen tomorrow morning, but has been extended...
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Reminder: Northwest Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety grant closes Wednesday
St. Joseph, Mo. – Over the last several years, agencies and organizations across Northwest Missouri have received funding for programs aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities on our roadways. With preliminary reports showing 43 fatalities within 18...
Need More Information?
We're here to help! If you're looking for additional information, you can contact us at:
- nwcr@modot.mo.gov
- 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) - reference U.S. Route 169 & N.E. Woodbine Road Intersection Improvement Project