Flooding closes U.S. Route 63 at Gasconade River in Maries County

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - U.S. Route 63 in Maries County closed south ofVienna at the Gasconade Riverdue to floodingthe evening of Nov. 6.The closure is expected to last several hours, and Missouri Department of Transportation crews are closely monitoringconditions as flood waters continue to rise and fall.

To avoid the closure, motorist traveling southbound should use westbound Missouri Route 28 to Interstate 44. Northbound travelers should use eastbound Route 28to U.S. Route 50.

There are numerousroads closeddue to flooding. Travelers are advised to checkMoDOT's Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org for current conditions and routes to avoid.

For the safety of all travelers, NEVER moveor drive around barricades. Our crews place them for your safety and that of motorists who may come after you. Moving barricades not only puts yourself in danger, but other drivers who may come through later and drive into flooded roadways without warning. This can be especially dangerous at night.

Any time there is water over the roadway, there may be unseen damage to the road surface below. Do not drive through water over a roadway or around construction barricades. MoDOT encourages all motorists to Turn Around! Don't Drown! It only takes six inches of water (or less!) to lose control of your vehicle and possibly be swept into rising floodwaters.

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