Upcoming Seal Coat Maintenance on Route C May Affect Local Traffic in Perry and Cape Girardeau Counties

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) plans to perform seal coat operations on Route C, which runs through Perry and Cape Girardeau Counties. This work is scheduled from June 3 to June 28, and will take place daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., if weather allows. The section of Route C affected starts at Route A near Altenburg and ends at U.S. Route 61 near Pocahontas.

Seal coating is a maintenance technique MoDOT uses to repair and prolong the life of less busy roads. The process involves applying a mixture of hot oil and fine rocks to the road, which is then compacted. This method helps prevent water damage and improves grip on the road surface.

Traffic on Route C may be disrupted during the maintenance period. Drivers should be careful and follow the signs in the work zones. The seal coating is expected to help the road last up to seven more years.

For more information or if there are concerns about the traffic, MoDOT has resources available. Travelers can reach out to MoDOT’s Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT or visit their website at www.modot.org/southeast.

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