Maintenance Work Scheduled in Three Missouri Counties Next Week

Pothole patching, culvert replacement to impact roads in Johnson, Pettis, and Saline Counties

Mar. 28, 2026 at 6:31pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of a rural Missouri highway at dusk, with soft, blurred pools of warm amber and blue light, conceptually representing the atmospheric mood and temporary disruptions of routine road maintenance work.Routine road maintenance work aims to keep Missouri's rural highways and byways in good condition, though temporary closures may cause disruptions for local drivers.Warrensburg Today

The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work in Johnson, Pettis, and Saline Counties from March 30th through April 3rd, including pothole patching, culvert replacement, and various road closures.

Why it matters

This routine road maintenance work is necessary to keep Missouri highways and byways in good condition, but the closures and detours may cause temporary disruptions for local drivers and commuters in the affected areas.

The details

In Johnson County, pothole patching work is scheduled on Missouri Highway 13 between Warrensburg and Route YY, with flagging operations planned for Monday and Tuesday. Culvert replacement work will also lead to a full closure on Route V between Northeast 251 Road and Northeast 500 Road on Wednesday. In Pettis County, full closures are planned on Route Y for culvert replacement near Bethel Road on Wednesday and between Schenk Road and Mahrin Road on Thursday. Saline County will see culvert replacement work on Route P between Missouri Highway 240 and Route D from Wednesday through Friday, as well as a closure on 118th Trail between Jasmine Road and Keokuk Road on Thursday.

  • The maintenance work is scheduled from March 30th through April 3rd.
  • Crews will be working from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.
  • All work is weather permitting.

The players

Missouri Department of Transportation

The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Missouri's transportation infrastructure, including highways, roads, and bridges.

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The takeaway

This routine road maintenance work is necessary to keep Missouri's transportation network in good condition, but the temporary closures and detours may cause some disruptions for local drivers and commuters in the affected counties.