Section of Route 79 set to close July 15th

Weather permitting, July 15, Missouri Route 79 is scheduled to close within the city limits of Clarksville, in Pike County, from Smith Street to Main Cross. The route is anticipated to be closed at this location through September 15 to allow for the construction of a new flood wall. Motorists will be directed over a signed detour utilizing U.S. Route 54 in Pike County to Lincoln County Route B. For more information on this and other traffic impacts in your area, you can visit us online at www.modot.mo.gov/northeast, or call our customer service number at 1-888 ASK MoDOT (275-6636).