Traffic signal project to close access to Belt Highway from Messanie Street for multiple weeks
St. Joseph, Mo. (News-Press NOW) – Access to and from Messanie Street from the Belt Highway in St. Joseph will close beginning Feb. 16 and last until March according to state officials.
The Missouri Department of Transportation announced Thursday that RS Electric will be completing traffic signal upgrades at the intersection of U.S. Highway 169 (Belt Highway) through March 8, 2026.
Traffic Impacts:
- Traffic on Messanie Street will not be able to access the Belt Highway.
- Traffic on the Belt Highway will not be able to access Messanie Street.
- Traffic will be able to continue to use the Belt Highway in both directions.
The upgrades will include replacing the current southbound U.S. Route 169 traffic signal mast arm with a longer one, allowing for the addition of a dedicated left-turn signal. During the project all left-turn signals will be upgraded to flashing yellow arrows.
