By RYAN SKAITH

Traffic signal upgrades are set to close access to and from Messanie Street at Belt Highway in St. Joseph beginning Monday, Feb 16.

RS Electric, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will be completing traffic signal upgrades at the intersection through March 8.

MoDOT says the upgrades will include replacing the current southbound Belt traffic signal mast arm with a longer one, allowing for the addition of a dedicated left-turn signal. During the project all left-turn signals will be upgraded to flashing yellow arrows.

Traffic Impacts:

• Traffic on Messanie Street will not be able to access the Belt Highway. 
• Traffic on the Belt Highway will not be able to access Messanie Street. 
• Traffic will be able to continue to use the Belt Highway in both directions.

MoDOT asks drivers to work with crews by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.