ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Resurfacing work will begin on Route YY (Mitchell Avenue) in St. Joseph Monday.

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc., working with MoDOT, will resurface Mitchell between the U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway) and Route AC (Riverside Road). Crews will mill off the old surface and then lay down new asphalt through this area. Shoulder work is also included on this project.

On Monday, June 3, the contractor plans to close all westbound lanes. Only eastbound traffic on Mitchell will be permitted. This traffic pattern will continue until all westbound lanes are resurfaced, which should take one week.

On Monday, June 10, all eastbound lanes will close and only westbound traffic will be permitted. Turning from the Belt Highway, Riverside Road and all entrances along Mitchell will also be restricted. All work is scheduled to be complete by Friday, June 14.

Work will take place during daylight hours with crews working five days per week. Some work may occur on the weekends, if necessary, to complete the project on time. All work is weather permitting and could be rescheduled.

Motorists are urged to use caution and obey all traffic control, including signs and flaggers. Delays are expected, so drivers may want to choose an alternate route during this project.

For more information, call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/northwest and view the online Traveler Information Map.