By RYAN SKAITH
The Missouri Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to Hoy Excavating, LLC for an intersection improvement project on U.S. Route 169 at Riverside Terrace, located south of St. Joseph.
Work is scheduled to begin Monday, March 2.
The project aims to improve sight distance and safety by shifting the U.S. Route 169 roadway slightly north between Summerhill Drive and Southeast Riverside Terrace. Additionally, crews will realign both the north and south entrances of Southeast Riverside Terrace at the Route 169 intersection.
To accommodate the construction, Route 169 will be closed to all traffic between Route AC and Southeast 70th Street.
Motorists will be directed to follow a signed detour route using:
- Missouri Route 31
- U.S. Route 36
- Interstate 29
Drivers are encouraged to plan for extra travel time and exercise caution when traveling through the area. MoDOT says inclement weather could delay the project.
All work is expected to be completed by December 2026.