Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements this week on Highway 17 in northern Howell County.
Weather permitting, work will take place from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Sept. 11 on the stretch of highway from U.S. 160 east of West Plains to U.S. 60 in Mtn. View with a 10-foot width restriction in place.
Seal coats are described by MoDOT a pavement repair process that is used on roads with lower traffic volumes to maximize available resources and extend the life of the roadway. Hot emulsion oil is sprayed onto the surface of the road, followed by finely ground rocks which are then compacted to adhere to the roadway. Excess material is swept off the surface, leaving an improved roadway that will hold up longer against the elements.
The method costs about one third the amount of a traditional asphalt overlay, said officials. The treatment keeps water from penetrating the surface, extends the life of the roadway up to seven years, and provides improved traction, they added
The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.
For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 888-ASK-MODOT (888-275-6636), or visit www.modot.org/southeast.
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