22nd Street road closure starts today.

A road closure that starts today will affect the way people travel through Joplin.

22^nd Street between Range Line Road and Highview Avenue will be closed beginning on December 3.

The closure is expected to last 4 weeks but may change due to weather or other factors.

Detours will be in place during the time of the work.

The road closure is occurring for Missouri American Water to work on their water lines.