UPDATE - A section of Andrew County U.S. Route 59 from Route CC to U.S. Route 71 will now remain closed through the morning of Friday, June 12.
Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation began making repairs to the roadway Monday, June 8, after hot temperatures caused a pavement blow up. Due to predicted inclement weather, crews have delayed the concrete replacement and expect to reopen the roadway the morning of June 12.
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A section of Andrew County U.S. Route 59 from Route CC to U.S. Route 71 is now closed after hot temperatures caused a section of pavement to blow up.
Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation began making repairs to the roadway Monday afternoon, but anticipate the roadway to remain closed through Wednesday, June 10 in order to replace the concrete.
According to MoDOT, pavement blow-up occurs when the roadway surface expands at a crack or joint where moisture has seeped in. The crack weakens the pavement and the heat causes the pavement to buckle and warp. The roadway will remain closed around-the-clock for the safety of travelers.
Motorists will need to use an alternate route during the closure.