HANNIBAL, Mo. — Weather permitting, the week of August 16, seal coat work will begin on 15.75-miles of Route A in Ralls County, from Route J to U.S. Route 61 at New London.

Motorists can expect delays as traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction in place where crews are actively working. Flaggers and a pilot car will be used to direct traffic through the work zone. For the safety of the crews and the traveling public, we would like to remind drivers to be attentive in work zones and put down your cell phones to eliminate distractions. All work is weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change.

The $4.7M contract, awarded this last year to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. of Columbia. The contract includes four additional resurfacing projects in Audrain, Marion and Ralls counties which were completed earlier this summer:

Route 79 (Marion) – Resurface from 0.3 mile south of the I-72 interchange to 0.5 mile north of Route T in Hannibal.
Route T (Marion/Ralls) – Resurface from 0.8 mile south of Route 79 in Hannibal to Route V (7.7 miles).
Route F (Audrain/Ralls) – Resurface from Missouri Route 19 to North of Daniels Avenue near Vandalia (16.8-miles).
Route V (Ralls) – Resurface from Business 61 in New London to Route T (4.4 miles).

For more information on this and other projects in your area, please contact MoDOT’s Customer Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636). Work with us in the work zone! Please remember to obey all work zone signs and personnel. With an increased number of highway work zones in Missouri, we urge all drivers to pay attention every second while driving, especially through a work zone. Be informed of your route by checking the MoDOT Traveler Information Map before you travel.