A sidewalk improvement project that was scheduled to begin in July, but had been postponed, is now scheduled to begin Monday, August 23, in Salisbury. The project to help ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), partially funded through the Transportation Alternatives Program, with the Missouri Department of Transportation providing the remaining funding, will improve sidewalks and other facilities in Salisbury, Keytesville and Chillicothe.

According to MoDOT, the Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. to complete the improvement project. By contract, all work must be complete on or before Friday, October 1.

Officials say, if the project extends beyond that date, liquidated damages may be assessed.

The following area improvements – by city – includes:

Salisbury, beginning Monday, August 23 with work on the west side of Highway 129, beginning at Iowa Street and continuing to north of Lusher Street; the Northeast corner of Highway 129 and East 6th Street and the west side of Highway 129 from East 6th Street to Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Keytesville, scheduled to begin Wednesday, September 1 with work on the south side of U.S. Highway 24 between Cherry and Walnut streets, in front of the Chariton County Courthouse; the south side of U.S. Highway 24 between Ridge and Park streets, in front of the Chariton County Health Center; the east side of Highway 5 near Bridge Street and the northwest corner of Route 5 and Bridge Street

And Chillicothe – scheduled to begin Monday, September 13 at the corner of Highway 190 and Hornet Road.

Some lane closures and side street closures will be necessary throughout the project. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and follow all traffic control, flaggers, signs and barricades. Crews will be working in close proximity to the traveling public and their safety is in your hands.

All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.