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.
Public outreach for this project is anticipated to begin in the spring of 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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Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, May 18-24
St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of May 18-24.
There may be moving operations, such as...
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Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, May 11-17
St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of May 11-17.
There may be moving operations, such as...
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MoDOT to hold public meeting on Route AC (Riverside Road) Bridge replacement project in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning a bridge replacement project on the Route AC (Riverside Road) Bridge over U.S. Route 36 in St. Joseph. This project is currently scheduled to go out for contractor bids as a part...
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