Utility work will require single-lane closures on Route 240 in Howard County beginning Tuesday, April 8.

Contractors working under a Missouri Department of Transportation permit will close one lane of Business Loop Route 240 for line maintenance at various locations from Saline Road to Route 8. Flaggers will be in place to guide motorists through the work zone between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily. All work is expected to be complete by April 25.

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