Resurfacing Work Continues on U.S. 61 Outer Roads in Lincoln County

HANNIBAL - Weather permitting, the week of October 12, resurfacing operations will continue on the remaining disconnected sections of U.S. Routes 61 Outer Road in Lincoln County. Contractor crews will move to complete the following outer road segments:

• U.S. Route 61 Outer Road/North Lincoln Drive - from 0.14 mile north of Estates Drive to 0.25 mile north of Woods Fort Drive
• U.S. Route 61 Outer Road - from Route KK to end of state maintenance
• U.S. Route 61 Outer Road - from 0.10 mile east of U.S. 61 to Route KK

Operations began in August near the St. Charles County line and moved north as work progressed. The following segments have already been completed:

• U.S. Route 61 Outer Road - from John Creech Road to end of state maintenance
• U.S. Route 61 Outer Road - from Route U to end of state maintenance
• U.S. Route 61 Outer Road/John Deere Drive/College Campus Drive - from Bueneman Lane to Route C
• U.S. Route 61 Outer Road/Frenchmans Bluff Road - from 0.22 mile north of MO 47 to 0.6 mile south of Dugan Lane
• U.S. Route 61 Outer Road/Dugan Lane - from 0.02 mile east to 0.3 mile of U.S. 61

Traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction in place at the location where crews are actively working for the duration of the project. Flaggers and a pilot car will be utilized to direct motorists through the work zone. Signs and message boards will be in place to alert motorists, as schedule changes occur. All work is weather-dependent and schedules are subject to change.

The $686,2275 contract was awarded to Magruder Paving, LLC of Troy, Mo. All work is expected to be completed by November 2026.

For more information on this and other projects in your area, please contact MoDOT's Customer Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636). Work with us in the work zone! Please remember to obey all work zone signs and personnel. With an increased number of highway work zones in Missouri, we urge all drivers to pay attention every second while driving, especially through a work zone. Be informed of your route by checking the MoDOT Traveler Information Map before you travel.