(KLZA)-- The Missouri Department of Transportation will close U.S. Route 59 near Tarkio from U.S. Route 136 to Atchison County Route AA on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 a.m. so the city of Tarkio can repair a water main break.

During the closure, trucks will be detoured from U.S. Route 136 onto Route Y to Route AA and back to U.S. Route 59. The repairs are scheduled to be completed by 5 p.m. on Thursday.