MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation

05/26/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/26/2026 08:51

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route Z CLOSED in Carl Junction for Railroad Work May 28

Where: Jasper County Route Z CLOSED at Missouri Route 171 in Carl Junction

When: 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, May 28

What: Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad working on crossing

Traffic Impacts:

  • Route Z CLOSED at Route 171 in Carl Junction
  • Drivers urged to find alternate routes
  • No signed detours are planned
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
  • Check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest

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