Independence, Missouri's Route 291 indefinitely closed due to mine collapse causing highway cracks.

Route 291 in Independence, Missouri has been closed indefinitely due to a mine collapse causing cracks in the highway. The Missouri Department of Transportation discovered a crack while inspecting the area, prompting an emergency closure of a mile of the roadway. Local traffic will still have access at the intersection of Highway 291 and E. Salisbury Rd., but motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

June 27, 2024
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