Q: Will the road be closed during construction?

A: Yes, during construction Eureka Street at U.S. Route 59 will be closed. Also, various roadways accessing U.S. Route 59, Route 752 and Route U will see temporary closures throughout the duration of the project. These routes include: 

 - Roads along U.S. Route 59: Kentucky Street, the alley between Kentucky Street and Alabama, West Valley, and Route 752 east of U.S. Route 59

- Roads along Route U: Stockyards Expressway 

- Roads along Route 752: Lake Avenue, Brown Street and Sherman Street.

Closure timeframes will be determined prior to start of construction in 2024.

Q: Will MoDOT need to acquire any right of way?

A: Yes. MoDOT's Right of Way staff and consultants are beginning the process of contacting property owners for any necessary right of way needed for the project. Right of way discussions are anticipated to continue through 2023. 

Q: How will construction affect local businesses? 

A: MoDOT is committed to ensuring that businesses and patrons within the project limits maintain access throughout the duration of the project.

Q:  Why not install traffic signals?

A: Current traffic modeling indicates that signals are not warranted for these intersections. MoDOT will continue to monitor the intersections and traffic models. 

Q : Why not build a bridge over the railroad?

A.  The proximity of the railroad to U.S. Route 59 does not allow enough room to build a bridge over the railroad. In order to build a bridge, the intersection would have to move several hundred feet to the east to realign with U.S. Route 59. This would require acquiring a large amount of right of way including private residences, significantly impacting area neighborhoods. 

Q: Who can I contact if I have further questions?

A: Questions about the project may be directed to Joyce Reynolds, MoDOT's project manager overseeing the project at Joyce.Reynolds@modot.mo.gov or by phone 816-387-2411. Questions and comments may also be submitted by using the form below.