Interstate-29 repaving project to resume

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — A resurfacing project begun last year on Interstate 29 in Andrew and Buchanan counties is set to get back underway beginning Sunday evening, May 15.

According to a Missouri Department of Transportation release, Herzog Contracting resurfaced both northbound lanes during the 2015 construction season. Now crews are returning to apply fresh pavement to the southbound lanes.

The project extends from the Highway 71 business loop north of St. Joseph to 1.5 miles south of Route O near Pigeon Creek. One southbound lane will remain open throughout the project.

On and off ramps will also be resurfaced, which may require closing ramps to ensure motorist and worker safety. Advance notice will be provided so that drivers can plan alternate routes.

Most of the work is to take place Sundays through Thursdays between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. in order to avoid peak travel time congestion.

Construction may also occur on Saturday nights in order to keep the project on schedule.

All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change.

Herzog anticipates that all paving will be finished by July 4. However, crews will likely remain in the area through mid-August in order to apply striping and install guardrails.

Motorists passing through the work zone are urged to stay alert and follow all construction signs and message boards.

For more information, call the MoDOT information line at 888.275.6636 or go to www.modot.org/northwest and view the online Traveler Information Map.