ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Several upcoming projects along U.S. Route 169 (Belt Highway) and Route AC (Riverside Road) will improve intersections along these corridors.

According to a press release, the projects are partially funded through the Transportation Alternatives Program with the Missouri Department of Transportation providing the remaining funding. The projects will bring improvements to intersections in the area of the projects to ensure they comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and help pedestrians in St. Joseph enjoy safer walking for recreation or while frequenting local businesses.

The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Amino Brothers, Inc. to upgrade the pedestrian crossings at:

• Riverside Road and Pickett Road
• Belt Highway at South Walmart
• Belt Highway at Commons Drive (near Menards)
• Belt Highway and Faraon
• Belt Highway and U.S. Route 36

The intersections at Riverside Road and Pickett Road, Belt Highway and South Belt Walmart and Belt Highway at the Commons (near Menards) are scheduled to begin Monday, June 18. One lane of each direction at these three locations may be closed during the projects.

Following those three projects, the contractor will move to the intersections at Belt Highway and Faraon and Belt Highway at U.S. Route 36. That work is scheduled to begin August 2.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution during both these projects, as crews will be working in close proximity to the traveling public.

For more information call 1-888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636) or visit modot.org/northwest and view the online Traveler Information Map. In addition, MoDOT provides updated information on Twitter and Facebook.