Traffic Changes Coming to 5 Missouri Counties as MoDOT Launches Pavement Sealing Projects

(KODE & KSN) – Drivers in Jasper, Barton, Lawrence, Barry, and Stone counties should prepare for traffic changes starting the week of July 14 as the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) begins pavement sealing work across multiple routes.

MoDOT officials confirmed that lane closures and detours will be in place as part of a $1.9 million project led by Blevins Asphalt Construction Co. of Mount Vernon.

Crews will apply a seal coat—a rock and oil mixture designed to preserve existing pavement and delay costly repairs. This method helps extend road life in a cost-effective way.

Each construction zone will feature one-lane traffic directed by MoDOT flaggers and pilot vehicles. Drivers will also see electronic message boards and warning signs to alert them of possible delays.

Project Timeline:

Start Date: Week of July 14, 2025
Estimated Completion: September 1, 2025
Note: Weather or other conditions may impact the schedule.

County-by-County Breakdown of Affected Routes:

Stone County

Route K: From Route M south to Route A near Hurley
Route UU: From Route 86 east to the end of state maintenance northeast of Blue Eye

Barry County

Route B: From Route 97 east to just west of Route 37 near Purdy

Lawrence County

Route M: From Route 96 south to Route 174 east of Mt. Vernon
Route 97: From south of County Road 2210 near Pierce City to just north of Route B in Barry County

Jasper County

Route YY: From the Missouri/Kansas state line east to Route 96 near Carl Junction
Route JJ: From Route Z south to Route P near Carl Junction
Route 37: From Route 96 west of Avilla south to I-44 at Sarcoxie

Barton County

Route K: From Northwest 40th Road east to Route 43 near Liberal
S. Route 160: From the Kansas state line east to Route M near Mindenmines
Route T: From U.S. Route 160 south to Route 126 east of Lamar
Route A: From Route C south to U.S. Route 160 northeast of Lamar

For the latest updates or more information about the project, contact the MoDOT Southwest District Office at (417) 895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest.

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