Pavement Sealing Projects Planned for State Routes in Bates/Henry Counties Weeks of June 4 and June 11
Bates/Henry Counties -- Three state highways in Bates and Henry counties will be sealed with a mixture of rock and oil during the weeks of June 4 and June 11, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Sections of Route 18, Bates County Route D and Henry County Route K will be sealed with a mixture of rock and oil.
Drivers can expect one-lane traffic, slowdowns and traffic stops up to 20 minutes where crews are working.
Crews will be on the road between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Drivers are asked to slow down, be alert for work zone signs, obey flaggers, follow pilot vehicles and use extra caution.
If possible, take alternate routes.
Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.
Schedule:
* Monday, June 4:
Bates County Route D will be sealed between Route 71 near Passaic and Bates County Route BB.
* Tuesday-Friday, June 5-8:
Route 18 will be sealed between Route 71 at Adrian and the Bates/Henry county line.
* Monday-Friday, June 11-15:
Henry County Route K will be sealed between Route 7 at Urich and Route 52 at Montrose.
Driving Delays:
* Traffic may be stopped for up to 20 minutes where crews are working.
* Only one lane at a time will be open to traffic near where the equipment is set up along the road. Flaggers will direct drivers through the work zone. Drivers will have to follow a pilot vehicle through the work zone after oncoming traffic clears.
* Drivers on side roads and driveways approaching the highway will have to stop and wait to follow a pilot vehicle before pulling onto or crossing the highway.
* The speed limit in the work zone will be reduced to 45 mph.
The work is being performed by a contractor. The project includes sealing operations on several state routes in Henry, Bates, Vernon and St. Clair counties.
Hutchens Construction of Cassville is doing the work for a low bid amount of $3.3 million for the entire project.
A chip-seal is planned for these roads as an economical way to maintain and preserve the pavement. The treatment keeps a road from deteriorating and extends its life.
