ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Two projects to make routine repairs to roadways will impact St. Joseph traffic next week. Local maintenance crews plan to apply hot mix asphalt patches to westbound U.S. Route 36 over the Southwest Parkway on Monday, Sept. 18 between 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Traffic may be narrowed to one lane at times and a 12-foot width restriction will be in place.

On Tuesday, Sept. 19, crews will apply hot mix asphalt patches to eastbound U.S. Route 36 at 8th Street between 6 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This work will require the closure of the ramp from southbound Interstate 229 to eastbound U.S. Route 36. One lane of eastbound U.S. Route 36 will be closed at times and a 12-foot width restriction will be in place.

All scheduled roadwork is weather permitting and subject to change. MoDOT encourages all motorists to slow down, buckle up, eliminate distractions and drive safely to ensure everyone is able to Arrive Alive.