(UPDATE) – Power to the signals at the intersection of U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway) and U.S. Route 36 will be shut off Wednesday, Sept. 26 so contractor crews from Amino Brothers Co., Inc. can upgrade the signal cabinet and the signal heads at the interchange. The work, originally scheduled for Tuesday, has been delayed one day due to rain in the forecast.

St. Joseph Police officers will be directing traffic through the interchange while the power is off.

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Improvements to the signals at the intersection of U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway) and U.S. Route 36 are currently going on which will bring the signals into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, in order to finish the ADA work, the power to the signals will be shut off Tuesday, Sept. 25, so contractor crews from Amino Brothers Co., Inc. can install new video detections systems and upgrade the signal cabinet at the interchange.

MoDOT has partnered with the City of St. Joseph Police Department to direct traffic through the interchange while the power is off. The power to the signals is scheduled to be cut off at approximately 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, and could remain off until 3 p.m. that afternoon. Motorist should expect delays and may wish to use an alternate route during that time.

Drivers are urged to use extreme caution and follow the directions of all signs and officers directing traffic at the interchange.

The project is partially funded through the Transportation Alternatives Program with the Missouri Department of Transportation providing the remaining funding. The project will bring improvements to this and other intersections in the area to ensure they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These improvements help pedestrians in St. Joseph enjoy safer walking for recreation or while frequenting local businesses.

For more information call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) or visit modot.org/northwest.