The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted resurfacing work for the Belt Highway and a portion of Frederick Avenue that starts next week.

Deker Inc. of St Joseph will resurface the Belt Highway from Ashland Avenue south to Pear Street and also a section of Frederick between the Belt Highway and Interstate 29.

The contractor plans to begin pavement repairs next week along the route.  Repairs will take place in various locations prior to the resurfacing.

The Belt Highway will remain open throughout the project but daily lane closures and some overnight closures will be necessary while these repairs are made. Workers will do some of the work at night to “minimize traffic disruption,” Holly Murphy of MoDOT said.

MoDOT officials will announce more specific dates as the project progresses. It’s expected to be completed in July.