Atchison County U.S. Route 59 now closed north of Tarkio…

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - Atchison County U.S Route 59 was closed this afternoon until further notice from Route AA to U.S. Route 136 in Tarkio due emergency water line repairs. Motorists will need to use an alternate route during the closure.

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

MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org.

When visiting modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or by connecting with us on social media.

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