Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements on Route O and Route EE in Butler County. Flaggers and a pilot car will be in place to guide traffic:
The Route O work will extend from Route 67 to Route W. Weather permitting, work will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Monday, and Tuesday.
The Route EE work will extend from Route 142 to County Road 260. Weather permitting, work will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Seal coats are a pavement repair process that is used by MoDOT 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. Along with a smoother driving surface for travelers, the treatment keeps water from penetrating the surface, extends the life of the roadway up to seven years, and provides improved traction.