Lincoln County road crews are advancing paving, drainage and maintenance projects while continuing cleanup following weekend storms that brought down trees across the county.

A strong crowd gathered in Hawk Point as MoDOT outlined construction phases, safety improvements, road closures and traffic impacts for the $18.8 million Route 47 project between Hawk Point and Troy.

The Lincoln County Fair, Route 47 widening plans and government meetings in Troy, Elsberry and Moscow Mills are among five things residents may want to follow this week.

Hawk Point aldermen discussed utility credits, pool billing changes, a local food pantry searching for a new home and an upcoming public meeting on the Route 47 widening project.

MoDOT is launching a 1.1 million dollar nighttime paving project on Route 47 in Troy, but the work zone stops right before the worst stretch of the highway.

As concerns grow along Highway 47, many residents are asking why safety improvements take so long. MoDOT explains how projects are prioritized, funded, and why intersections like Highway 47 and Highway W remain in long-term planning despite increased traffic and safety concerns.

Lincoln County drivers are sharing concerns about road conditions and traffic safety across the county, including Highway 47 and Highway 79.