Stockyards Expressway repair and replacement project to begin

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- A concrete repair and replacement project along the Stockyards Expressway will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Motorists traveling in the area of Lower Lake Road and Bluff View Drive may want to allow a little extra time for their drive, as the traffic will remain open, but will be reduced to two lanes during the repairs.

The lane closures are expected to last about a month, weather permitting.

The latest work, which has cost $240,000, continues a project previously started in the same area.

Drivers are asked to use caution and exercise patience during the repair process, as several large employers like Nestle Purina, Albaugh, Triumph Foods and Daily's Premium Meats are located in the area.