Districts Impacted
The intersection of U.S. Route 169 and Southeast Riverside Terrace in Buchanan County was identified as a safety-improvement project due to sight distance. In order to help improve sight distance, the Missouri Department of Transportation is planning to shift the U.S. Route 169 roadway slightly north from Summerhill Drive to just east of Southeast Riverside Terrace. This project will also realign both the north and south entrances of Southeast Riverside Terrace at the intersection of U.S. Route 169.
Project Progress
MoDOT's Planning and Design team is designing a project to realign the intersection to allow for more sight distance.
A public open house meeting was held on Tuesday, March 12 at the Missouri Department of Transportation's Northwest District Office.
If you were unable to attend the open house, two other opportunities for public comment are available through Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
- Use the comment form below.
- Mail your comments to:
U.S. Route 169 Intersection Improvement Project
Missouri Department of Transportation
3602 North Belt Highway
St. Joseph, MO 64506
All comments must be postmarked by Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
The contract was awarded by the Missouri Department of Transportation Commission to Hoy Excavating, LLC for $1,968,701.24 at its June 2025 meeting.
Hoy Excavating, LLC plans to close the roadway on Monday, March 2, to begin construction. The project is expected to continue through mid-July 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Will the road be closed during construction?
A: During construction, the road will be closed to through traffic.
Q: Will there be a planned detour for this project?
A: A signed detour will be in place during construction, guiding motorists from Missouri Route 169 to Buchanan County Route AC to U.S. Route 36 to Missouri Route 31 and back to Route 169. To view a map of the detour, click here.
Q: Is right-of-way required for this project?
A: Yes, some right-of-way will be required 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: Who can I contact if I have further questions?
A: You can call 888 ASK MODOT (888-275-6636) or email nwcr@modot.mo.gov.
Q: How can I stay updated on the project's progress?
A: Sign up for project-specific updates using the form below.
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This graphic depicts the current plan for the intersection of U.S. Route 169 and Southeast Riverside Terrace.