MoDOT: Resurfacing on U.S. 65 from Carrollton to Marshall to begin June 24

The project includes 30 of the 33 miles from north of Carrollton to the beginning divided lanes at Marshall but excludes a three-mile concrete section at the Missouri River bridge in Waverly.

The project will begin at Carrollton and move south to Marshall.

Crews will be working from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well as many Saturdays.

During these hours, work zones will be in place and traffic restricted to one-lane. MoDOT officials urge motorists to use caution and patience during the process.

The entire 30 miles should be completed by mid-October, MoDOT officials said.

The work is weather dependent and could be delayed or rescheduled.

In addition to the resurfacing, this $7.6 million project provides safety upgrades including paved shoulders and rumble strips and a partnering agreement with the city of Marshall to add turn lanes at Vest Street.

Other projects taking place this summer to improve the Route 65 corridor are:

--Resurfacing 17 miles of U.S. 65 in Saline County is nearing completion. The project will resurface seven miles in the southbound lanes and 10 miles in the northbound lanes from south of Marshall to the Pettis County line.

--Rehabilitation of the bridge over the Blackwater River (completed).

--Resurfacing the ramps at the Route 65/I-70 interchange (completed).

--A diamond grinding treatment on a three-mile concrete section of the southbound lanes to improve smoothness (in progress).

--A partnering agreement with the Saline County Commission to construct turn lanes at Route UU and Jewel Avenue (in progress).

For more information, contact the MoDOT District 2 Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MoDOT (275-6636).

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