Route 25 finished for Jackson's start

The resurfacing project on Route 25 in front of South Elementary in Jackson was completed Wednesday, just in time for the start of school today, Missouri Department of Transportation spokeswoman Angie Wilson said.

While the project's aim is to make the road smooth again, school officials were worried that one lane of traffic would make the start of school anything but.

The school got a taste of what the delays could mean Monday night during orientation. Several parents and children arrived late because they were stuck in traffic.

--Bob Miller