Carl Junction Police Department advises you to AVOID HWY 171 and Pennell, HWY 171 and Karen and HWY 171 and Ivy due to current traffic congestion. The Semi vs. Train accident near HWY 171 and Pennell, HWY 171 and Karen and HWY 171 and Ivy will cause traffic backups and detours for the next several hours. Taking Gum to HWY 43 to go north of town. Fir to Joplin or Briarbrook to get into town.HWY 96 to YY to go south of town.
