The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced highway maintenance and construction projects across Northwest Missouri for the week of August 17th through the 23rd. Drivers traveling through Nodaway, Andrew, Atchison, and Gentry counties can expect single-lane reductions, width restrictions, and periodic road closures on key routes, including U.S. 71, U.S. 136, and Route J. Transportation…
The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced highway maintenance and construction projects across Northwest Missouri for the week of August 17th through the 23rd. Drivers traveling through Nodaway, Andrew, Atchison, and Gentry counties can expect single-lane reductions, width restrictions, and periodic road closures on key routes, including U.S. 71, U.S. 136, and Route J. Transportation officials remind motorists to slow down, avoid distractions, and exercise caution when traveling through active work zones.
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