Vernon County – Drivers can expect lane reductions and
traffic delays on Loop 49/Vernon County Route K (Austin Boulevard) in Nevada
for up to 76 days for pavement repair beginning the week of Aug. 18, the
Missouri Department of Transportation said.
In addition to making pavement repairs, contractor crews
also will add permanent pavement striping.
Here is what drivers can expect during the project:
Traffic Impacts:
All lanes of Loop 49/Route K (Austin Boulevard) will be
CLOSED in one direction with traffic shifted head-to-head in the opposite lanes
between Johnson Drive and a point east of northbound I-49 on- and off-ramps
I-49 on- and off-ramps will be closed at times
Southbound off-ramp and northbound on-ramp CLOSED while work
is done on eastbound Loop 49/Route K (Austin Boulevard)
Northbound off-ramp and southbound on-ramp CLOSED while work
is done on westbound Loop 49/Route K (Austin Boulevard)
Work will be done during daytime hours, Monday-Friday
Lanes and ramps will remain CLOSED until work is completed
within the work zone
Some work may be required on Saturdays
Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching work
zone
No signed detour
Drivers will experience traffic delays and should find
alternate routes around work zone
Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road
closings/traffic impacts
Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work
schedule.
Project Information:
Prime Contractor – Realm Construction Inc., Blue Springs
Project Cost - $1 million
Contract Completion Date: November 1, 2025
