The Hannibal Lectern

Roads & Travel

Road work, closures and conditions on the highways through Marion County, including Highway 36 east toward the river bridge, Highway 61 north and south, and Interstate 72. MoDOT tracks state highways only, so a pothole on a city street will never appear here. Those belong to the City of Hannibal, whose main line is 573-221-0111. Winter conditions, bridge work and long-term lane closures are the items most worth checking before a drive.

  • Current work zones on the state highways through Marion County and the counties around it, from the Missouri Department of Transportation. MoDOT tracks state routes only, so a pothole on a city street will never appear here — those go to the City of Hannibal at 573-221-0111.

    Marion County

    • Expect delays due to Work Zone MO-168 Westbound (MARION County) DIAMOND GRINDING is scheduled from Aug. 17, 2026 to Oct. 30, 2026. Work will be conducted on weekdays and Saturdays between the hours of 06:00 AM and 08:00 PM.
    • Expect delays due to Work Zone MO-168 Eastbound (MARION County) DIAMOND GRINDING is scheduled from Aug. 17, 2026 to Oct. 30, 2026. Work will be conducted on weekdays and Saturdays between the hours of 06:00 AM and 08:00 PM.
    • Expect delays due to Work Zone Route JJ Southbound (MARION County) DIAMOND GRINDING is scheduled from Aug. 17, 2026 to Oct. 30, 2026. Work will be conducted on weekdays and Saturdays between the hours of 06:00 AM and 08:00 PM.
    • Expect delays due to Work Zone Route JJ Northbound (MARION County) DIAMOND GRINDING is scheduled from Aug. 17, 2026 to Oct. 30, 2026. Work will be conducted on weekdays and Saturdays between the hours of 06:00 AM and 08:00 PM.

    Ralls County

    • Future Work Zone US-61 Southbound (RALLS County) BRIDGE MAINTENANCE is scheduled from Sept. 28, 2026 to Sept. 28, 2026. Work will be conducted on weekdays only between the hours of 08:00 AM and 03:00 PM. Work Zone Speed Limit: N/A MPH

    Lewis County

    No work zones listed. An empty report means the state routes are clear, not that nobody looked.

    Monroe County

    • Expect delays due to Work Zone US-24 Westbound (MONROE County) SHOULDER WORK is scheduled from July 6, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026. Work will be conducted 7 days a week. Traffic may be impacted 24 hours a day. Work Zone Speed Limit: 35 MPH
    • Expect delays due to Work Zone US-24 Eastbound (MONROE County) SHOULDER WORK is scheduled from July 6, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026. Work will be conducted 7 days a week. Traffic may be impacted 24 hours a day. Work Zone Speed Limit: 35 MPH

    Shelby County

    • Possible delays due to Work Zone Route H Northbound (SHELBY County) SIDEWALK/ADA IMPROVEMENTS is scheduled from Aug. 10, 2026 to Dec. 1, 2026. Work will be conducted 7 days a week. Traffic may be impacted 24 hours a day. Work Zone Speed Limit: 35 MPH
    • Possible delays due to Work Zone Route H Southbound (SHELBY County) SIDEWALK/ADA IMPROVEMENTS is scheduled from Aug. 10, 2026 to Dec. 1, 2026. Work will be conducted 7 days a week. Traffic may be impacted 24 hours a day. Work Zone Speed Limit: 35 MPH
    • Possible delays due to Work Zone MO-15 Southbound (SHELBY County) SIDEWALK/ADA IMPROVEMENTS is scheduled from Aug. 10, 2026 to Dec. 1, 2026. Work will be conducted 7 days a week. Traffic may be impacted 24 hours a day. Work Zone Speed Limit: 35 MPH
    • Possible delays due to Work Zone MO-15 Northbound (SHELBY County) SIDEWALK/ADA IMPROVEMENTS is scheduled from Aug. 10, 2026 to Dec. 1, 2026. Work will be conducted 7 days a week. Traffic may be impacted 24 hours a day. Work Zone Speed Limit: 35 MPH

    Conditions change without notice. Check MoDOT’s traveler map before a long drive.