MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation

05/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/20/2026 13:39

Route U in Wayne County Reduced for Pavement Improvements

SIKESTON - Route U in Wayne County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement improvements.

This section of roadway is located from Route FF and Route B near Patterson, Missouri.

Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, May 26 through Thursday, May 28 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Flaggers and a pilot car will be in place to guide traffic.

The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast .

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