Drivers to see detours from Messanie Street for water line replacement

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Messanie Street will close to traffic for several hours on Thursday and Friday for a water service line replacement.

A stretch of Messanie Street, from Noyes Boulevard to 31st Street, will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days, according to a press release from the City of St. Joseph.

Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes and can expect to see the following detours in place:

• Eastbound traffic will take Noyes Boulevard to Parkway A, then north on 31st Street and back to Messanie.
• Westbound traffic will be diverted south on 31st Street to Parkway A and back to Noyes Boulevard and Messanie Street.