Transportation officials are moving forward with plans to demolish a pair of rest areas along I-29 in Holt County.

According to an announcement from MoDOT, demolition of the northbound rest area at the 84 mile marker near Mound City will begin June 4, weather permitting.

 

Officials say the existing buildings and picnic areas will be removed and replaced with expanded truck parking.  It will be signed as having unimproved facilities.

Demolition of the southbound rest area will start when the new welcome center at Rock Port is completed.  Authorities expect the new facility south of Rock Port at mile marker 109 to be completed in mid-June.