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08/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/03/2026 07:49

Resurfacing Project on Routes 7 & 13 in Henry Co. to Begin Week of Aug. 10

Henry County - Drivers can expect reduced lanes and occasional traffic delays on Missouri Routes 7 & 13 in Henry County for a resurfacing project beginning the week of August 10, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

This is the work being done on this project:

  • Missouri Route 7 from Cass County Route B at Creighton east approximately 22 miles to Missouri Route 18 (Ohio Street) in Clinton
    • Contractor will repair concrete in places, remove existing driving surface and replace with layer of asphalt
    • Contractor also will add permanent striping

Traffic impacts:

  • Traffic reduced to one lane where contractor crews are working
  • Work will be done during daytime hours, Monday-Saturday
  • All lanes OPEN during nighttime hours and Sundays
  • No signed detour
  • Drivers should find alternate routes to avoid work zones
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zones
  • Check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

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

This contract also includes resurfacing Missouri Route 13 in Clinton between Route 7 (Second Street) and Missouri Route 52 (Price Lane). That work is expected to begin later this fall.

Project information:

  • Prime contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, Jefferson City
  • Total project cost: $5.6 million
  • Completion date: November 1, 2026

For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest . To receive the latest news and text alerts, sign up for e-updates .

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