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MoDOT to change signals on U.S. Route 136 in Bethany

The Missouri Department of Transportation was contacted about traffic congestion on U.S. Route 136 in Bethany.  Traffic engineers thought a new type of signal could alleviate some of the issues. To ensure their idea was the best solution, they conducted a traffic study. That study prompted the restriping of the eastbound lanes of U.S. Route […]

MoDOT Road Striping

MoDOT plans signal and striping work

Economic development brings needed revenue and jobs to Northwest Missouri, but it can also bring traffic issues and delays. Concerned citizens called the Missouri Department of Transportation about the traffic on U.S. Route 136 between Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 69. MoDOT engineers conducted a study and are implementing changes to help ensure a safer, […]

One Lane Road Ahead

Roadwork on Route U in Putnam County pushed back

The chip seal project planned on Route U in Putnam County for today has been pushed back one day. Local maintenance crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to apply the preventative maintenance treatment from U. S. Route 136 to the Iowa state line Wednesday and Thursday. Route U will be reduced to one […]