Route 63 in Thayer to See Construction Next Week

MODOT crews will install a new median and restripe the pavement along a stretch of highway.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:48pm

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An extreme close-up of the rough, textured surface of freshly poured concrete, conveying the raw materials and tactile nature of road construction.MODOT's roadwork in Thayer aims to improve safety and traffic flow along a key stretch of Route 63.Thayer Today

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) will be conducting construction work on Route 63 in Thayer, Missouri next week. Crews will be installing a new concrete median island and restriping the pavement along a section of the highway between Alton Road and County Road 360. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place, but all lanes will remain open during the work.

Why it matters

This construction project is part of MODOT's ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the state's roadway infrastructure. The work on Route 63 will help enhance safety and traffic flow in the Thayer area.

The details

The construction work is scheduled to take place from Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 24, with crews working daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weather permitting, MODOT will be installing the new concrete median island and restriping the pavement along the designated section of Route 63.

  • The construction work will take place from Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 24.
  • Crews will be working daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The players

Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT)

The state transportation agency responsible for maintaining and improving Missouri's roadways.

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The takeaway

This construction project on Route 63 in Thayer is part of MODOT's ongoing efforts to keep Missouri's roads safe and efficient for drivers. While there will be a temporary width restriction in place, the agency is working to minimize disruptions to traffic flow during the work.