SIKESTON – The Missouri Department of Transportation has announced crews will be making driving surface improvements on Routes A, K and C in Perry County starting today.
This section of Route A affected is U.S. Route 61 near Uniontown, Missouri to County Road 447 near Wittenberg.
Weather permitting, Route A work will take place today through Friday, June 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
The section of Route K affected is Route B to Route O near Perryville.
Weather permitting, Route K work will take place Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
This section of Route C is located from Route A near Altenburg to U.S. Route 61 near Pocahontas, (in Cape Girardeau County).
Weather permitting, Route C work will take place Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
MoDOT says seal coats are a pavement repair process that is used on roads with lower traffic volumes to maximize available resources and extend the life of the roadway. Hot emulsion oil is sprayed onto the surface of the road, followed by finely ground rocks which are then compacted to adhere to the roadway. Excess material is swept off the surface, leaving an improved roadway that will hold up longer against the elements.
The method costs about one third the amount of a traditional asphalt overlay. The treatment keeps water from penetrating the surface, extends the life of the roadway up to seven years, and provides improved traction.
The work zones 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.