Weather permitting, a sidewalk and pavement improvement project is set to begin as early as Oct. 12, in the Farber area and then moving to the Mexico area in Audrain County, according to a news release issued by MoDOT. Contractor crews will start on Route AA, from East Athey Street to 0.05 mile north of Doyle Street in Farber. Once complete, crews will move to the Mexico area to work in the following locations:

• Missouri Route 22 – from South Morris Street to Route 15/Western Street
• Missouri Route 15 - from 0.4 mile north of Wade Street to Bus. Route 54/Clark Street
• Business Route 54 – from Boulevard Street to CR 9913, 0.24 mile north of Route 54
• Business Route 54 – from Route J to Route 15/Clark Street
• Route J - from East Liberty Street to East Promenade Street
• Route NN – from Route 22 to the end of state maintenance
• CRD Liberty Street – from Johnson Street to Martin Luther King Drive

Initial work will begin with sidewalk improvements followed by pavement repairs in Spring 2027. Throughout the project, motorists can expect the following traffic impacts at various locations:

• Temporary closures of pedestrian facilities
• Intermittent lane closures with a 12-foot width restriction at the location where crews are actively working
• Short-term temporary road closures as necessary

All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.

When crews are actively working, motorists may encounter delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes as necessary.

The $4.2 million contract was awarded to Magruder Paving, LLC of Troy. All work is anticipated to be completed by July 2027.

This work is being completed as part of MoDOT’s initiative for compliance with the current standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We ask that motorists please be attentive in work zones for their safety and the safety of highway workers. Signs and message boards will be in place to alert motorists, as schedule changes occur.

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.