Missouri Route 79 in Clarksville Scheduled to Close Temporarily…

HANNIBAL- Weather permitting, July 15, Missouri Route 79 is scheduled to close within the city limits of Clarksville, in Pike County, from Smith Street to Main Cross. The route is anticipated to be closed at this location through September 15 to allow for the construction of a new flood wall.

Motorists will be directed over a signed detour utilizing U.S. Route 54 in Pike County to Lincoln County Route B. For more information on this and other traffic impacts in your area, you can visit us online at www.modot.mo.gov/northeast, or call our customer service number 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. Know before you go. Be informed of your route by checking the MoDOT Traveler Information Map before you travel.