ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Recent and continued rain led to the closure of two routes in Northwest Missouri due to high water.

Situations can change quickly, especially during flooding. With the potential for more rain in the forecast, motorists are reminded to stay alert and to not drive through any water over the roadway. It only takes six inches of water (or less!) to lose control of your vehicle and possibly be swept into rising floodwaters. Any time there is water over the roadway, there may be damage to the road surface below. MoDOT encourages all motorists to Turn Around! Don’t Drown!

To keep up with the latest road closures for flooding, incidents and roadwork, the Missouri Department of Transportation provides a Traveler Information Map. Motorists are advised to check the map or call 1-888 ASK MODOT (1-888-275-6636) before heading out to plan alternate routes, as needed.

NOW CLOSED:

Buchanan County

• Route DD southwest of Gower between SE 115 Road and SE Horn Road (Malden Creek)

DeKalb County

• Route W northeast of Maysville between Hedge Road and Hebron Road (Middle Fork of Little Creek)