Intersection Improvements will require CLOSURES on U.S. 169 and 188th s…

CLAY COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting intersection improvements resulting in the traffic modifications below. All work is weather permitting.

• MoDOT has closed 188th street to the west of U.S. 169 in Smithville starting at 7 a.m. on Mon., May 6 until July 12.
• MoDOT will close the intersection at U.S. 169 and 188th St. in all directions starting at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28 until July 12.

Detour information:

Motorists should follow the signed detour to navigate around the closure. Northbound traffic is directed to take U.S. 169, to MO 92, to Route C, to Route W, and then back to U.S. 169. Southbound traffic is directed to take U.S. 169, to Route W, to Route C, to MO 92, and then back to U.S. 169.

For more information visit the project page: www.modot.org/us-169-and-188th-street-improvements

Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.

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