KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- All lanes of Missouri 291 Highway near Southwest 163rd Street and Kidwell Road near Lake Winnebago are set to close on Monday, August 18.

The closure, which is scheduled to last until September 24, is for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to add turn lanes on MO 291 and resurface the roadway. MoDOT advised drivers to use the signed detour on eastbound MO 58, MO 7 and MO 150 during the closure.

Adding turn lanes on MO 291 is part of a large-scale improvement project, MoDOT says. Additional information will be provided once resurfacing operations are scheduled; MoDOT says those will not require a full closure.

Additionally, MoDOT reminded drivers of some safety tips during roadwork.

"Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving i

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