Lane reductions, delays anticipated on Route 59 in McDonald County

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Lane Reductions, Delays on Route 59 in McDonald Co. Beginning Week of June 26

Where: Missouri Route 59 in McDonald County between Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad crossing south to Missouri/Arkansas state line

When: 6 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, beginning week of June 26

What: Contractor crews adding new pavement striping on Route 59 in McDonald County

Traffic Impacts

Drivers may experience traffic delays as they approach train of slow-moving vehicles laying pavement striping on the highway

Drivers should maintain a safe distance behind striping vehicles to avoid tracking through freshly painted lines

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching work zones

Drivers urged to find alternate routes

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

This work is part of a contract to resurface Route 59 in McDonald and Newton counties and Missouri Route 76 and Route F in McDonald County.

Project information

Prime contractor: Blevins Asphalt Construction Co., Mt. Vernon
Total project cost: $5.7 million
Completion date: November 1, 2023