Polk County – Drivers can expect nighttime lane closures and occasional traffic delays on Missouri Routes 32 and 83 in Bolivar for a resurfacing project beginning Sunday night, August 7, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Routes will receive a new asphalt driving surface, edge line rumble strips, and road markings in areas. Crews will work nighttime hours of 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. from Sunday – Thursday each week until completion.
Project Locations:
- Missouri Route 32 between Missouri Route 13 and Polk County Route D in Bolivar
- Missouri Route 83 between Missouri Route 32 and Missouri Route 13 in Bolivar
Traffic Impacts:
- Traffic reduced to one lane where contractor crews are laying asphalt during nighttime hours
- Drivers will encounter flaggers and pilot cars where crews are working. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zone or before entering the work zone from a side road.
- All lanes will be open during daytime hours
- No signed detour
- Drivers should find alternate routes
- Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone Crews and equipment close to traffic in areas
Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.
Project Information:
- Prime contractor: Blevins Asphalt Construction, Mt. Vernon
- Total project cost: $1.2 million
- Contract completion date: November 4, 2022
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