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Expressway Construction Causes Traffic Delays in St. Joseph

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7:59 AM

Drivers in St. Joseph faced significant traffic delays Tuesday evening due to construction at the BNSF railroad crossing on the Stockyards Expressway (Missouri Route 759). The work, which caused standstills on the South Side, was originally scheduled to end at 5 p.m. but is now expected to wrap up around 9 p.m. Tuesday. Motorists should…

Drivers in St. Joseph faced significant traffic delays Tuesday evening due to construction at the BNSF railroad crossing on the Stockyards Expressway (Missouri Route 759). The work, which caused standstills on the South Side, was originally scheduled to end at 5 p.m. but is now expected to wrap up around 9 p.m. Tuesday. Motorists should continue to expect detours until the work is complete.

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