Safety Improvement Project Scheduled on U.S. Route 54 in Audrain County

HANNIBAL - Weather permitting, a safety improvement project which adds a centerline rumble strip on U.S. Route 54, from 0.3 mile south of Bus. Route 54 in Vandiver to 0.6 mile north of Missouri Route 15 in Mexico in Audrain County, will begin the week of August 26.

The $75,668 contract was awarded this summer to Surface Preparation Technologies, LLC of New Kingstown, PA.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 9-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working. Flaggers and a pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.

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.