Temporary roundabout planned for Highway 71, 136 intersection

MODOT MAP
A MoDOT map shows how the temporary roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Highways 71 and 136 will function. The roundabout is planned to be in place all day on Tuesday while crews perform traffic signal maintenance.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Scheduled maintenance for the traffic signals at the intersection of U.S. Route 71 with U.S. Route 136 and Missouri State Route 46 in Maryville is set for Tuesday, June 11, the Missouri Department of Transportation announced.

In a news release from MoDOT last week, the agency said that crews will be updating traffic signal lighting, making traffic detection camera improvements and repainting pavement markings.

To allow crews to complete the scheduled maintenance, the intersection will be converted to a temporary roundabout. Directing traffic through a temporary roundabout will allow crews to work continuously on multiple upgrades and repairs at the intersection, reducing the overall time of the project and impact of travelers, the release stated.

The intersection between the signals will be barricaded and inaccessible. This will allow motorists to move around the intersection. Access to all routes will be maintained during this period.

The work schedule is as follows for Tuesday, June 11:

• 5:30-7 a.m.: Roundabout set up – During this time, there will be intermittent closures in each direction and MoDOT crews and local law enforcement will be guiding motorists through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the intersection during this time, if possible.

• 7 a.m-6:30 p.m.: Roundabout is in place – Motorists can utilize roundabout to access all intersection routes.
  • Route 71 – North and southbound lanes will narrow using traffic cones headed into the roundabout.
  • Route 46/136 – East and westbound turn lanes will be closed. Traffic will be directed into the roundabout to access east/westbound routes.

• 6:30-8 p.m.: Roundabout tear down – During this time, there will be intermittent closures in each direction and MoDOT crews and local law enforcement will be guiding motorists through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to avoid the intersection during this time, if possible.

Information about roundabouts and how to drive through them can be found at modot.org/roundabouts.

MoDOT asks drivers to always buckle up, keep their phones down, slow down and move over in work zones. Drivers can check work zones they might encounter at traveler.modot.org.

Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media.