Route 291 in Independence reopened to motorists Saturday morning after a partially collapsed mine forced its closure this week.
The highway was built over a mine that developed a new crack Thursday. The road was closed as a precaution for crews to assess any damage, which Missouri Department of Transportation he said.
The stretch from Truman Road to US 24 began reopening at 8 a.m. Saturday.
“Experts have completed their assessment and inspection of the mine and have determined that the road can be reopened to traffic,” the transportation department said. in a statement on Saturday.
MODOT said it will monitor the mine for any changes.
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