Route O to be closed on Thursday

TRAFFIC ALERT Bates County Route O CLOSED March 28 for Pipe Replacement Work

What: Bates County Route O CLOSED for pipe replacement work between Missouri Route 52 and SE 756 Road east of Butler When: 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday, March 28 Why: MoDOT crews replacing deteriorating drain pipe underneath Route O to keep water from pooling underneath and next to the road which could cause deterioration of the road bed. Traffic Impacts: Both lanes of Route O CLOSED where crews are set up working Drivers will be able to get to driveways and entrances on either side of the work zone, but will not be able to travel through the work zone Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.