MoDOT Roadwork: April Brings Delays to I-29, Northeast Missouri | The Locally Times
Lane closures and detours will snarl traffic across Northeast Missouri and along Interstate 29 this April as MoDOT launches extensive maintenance and guardrail replacement projects.
Thousands of Missouri drivers are bracing for a month of detours and delays as MoDOT launches extensive roadwork across the state, impacting commutes from Northeast Missouri to the busy Interstate 29 corridor in the Kansas City metro. From general highway maintenance in Northeast Missouri, scheduled from late March through mid-April, to ongoing guardrail replacement on Interstate 29 in Clay and Platte Counties continuing until April 18, 2026, these projects will bring widespread lane and ramp closures, significantly affecting daily commutes and travel times throughout April. ## Northeast Missouri Braces for Dual Maintenance Periods The Northeast Missouri region is set for two distinct, overlapping periods of general highway maintenance in the coming weeks. An advisory from MoDOT's Hannibal office, issued on March 20, 2026, detailed planned activities from March 23 through April 3, 2026. This initial phase covers various tasks essential for highway upkeep. A subsequent notice, published March 26, 2026, announced additional maintenance scheduled from March 30 through April 10, 2026. MoDOT advises that comprehensive information on specific road closures and work details for these areas is available on the agency's Traveler Information Map. Motorists in the Northeast should prepare for varied impacts depending on their specific routes and the nature of the scheduled work. ## I-29 Guardrail Project Continues, Snarling KC Metro Traffic In the Kansas City metro, a major guardrail replacement project continues to impact Interstate 29 in Clay and Platte Counties. This ongoing operation, which began before today, March 27, 2026, is slated for completion by April 18, 2026. The work necessitates various traffic modifications, including lane and ramp closures, to facilitate guardrail replacement. MoDOT's March 26, 2026, announcement specified the affected I-29 stretch runs from just south of Mexico City Avenue to U.S. 69. These modifications are crucial for enhancing interstate safety. Drivers in this busy corridor should anticipate altered traffic patterns, congestion, and potential delays, especially during peak travel times, as crews work to finish the project in the coming weeks. ## Harrison County Bridge Project: Public Input Sought Beyond the immediate maintenance and guardrail projects, MoDOT has scheduled a public meeting for April 9, 2026, in Eagleville, Harrison County. This meeting will discuss a planned bridge replacement project on the U.S. Route 69 bridge over Zadie Branch, just north of Eagleville. Announced March 26, 2026, the meeting offers residents a chance to learn about the project's scope, timeline, and potential local impacts, and to provide direct feedback to the department. While MoDOT's public advisories detail these specific regional and county-level projects, a consolidated, comprehensive list of all major road closures across the entire state for April 2026 is not available in public records. Therefore, drivers should proactively check MoDOT's traveler information website for specific details pertaining to their routes, as localized impacts from various projects are expected statewide, requiring vigilance from all motorists. ## Key Questions **Which areas will experience the most significant roadwork?** Northeast Missouri will see general highway maintenance from late March through mid-April. Interstate 29 in Clay and Platte Counties will have ongoing guardrail replacement until April 18, 2026. **How can drivers find specific closure information?** MoDOT advises that all road closures and planned roadwork details are available on the agency's Traveler Information Map. **Is there an opportunity for public input on any of these projects?** Yes, a public meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026, in Eagleville to discuss the U.S. Route 69 bridge replacement project in Harrison County.