Route MM Improvement Project II
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This is an aerial view of the finished Route MM improvement project from east of Duda Drive to Sycamore Springs Road. |
UPDATE November 16, 2009:
The Missouri Department of Transportation and its contractor Fred Weber Inc., are working on new driveway entrances, grading, seeding and mulching, placing ditch liners and installing new guardrail. New permanent asphalt is being placed between Buckeye Valley and Randy Drive. Excavation work is beginning in front of House Springs Intermediate School. Flaggers may be in place for trucks entering and leaving the roadway. Utility work is also in progress between Miller Road and Geerdes Road. This job includes pavement, drainage, grading and box culvert extensions on two section of Route MM between Route 21 and Route 30 and is scheduled to be complete in fall of 2010.
Crews will be constructing connections between the old and new section of Route MM and a retaining wall as part of the safety improvements on Route MM from west of Geerdes Road to west of Miller Road and from east of Sycamore Springs Road to Buckeye Valley Road. This project began Monday, March 9, 2009.
What is the current status of this project?
Construction is underway on the east half of the project. The contractor has been removing trees and cleaning the area in preparation for the new alignment. Crews have also been extending culverts along the roadway.
Construction began in spring 2009. This project was advertised for bids in January 2009 and was awarded to Fred Weber Inc. during the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission's meeting in February 2009.
What does this
project entail?
This project will improve Route MM from west of Geerdes Road to Miller Road and east of Sycamore Springs Road to Buckeye Valley Road.
Why does this work need to be done?
In July 2006, MoDOT finished an improvement project on Route MM from approximately .2 miles east of Duda Drive to approximately .3 miles east of Sycamore Springs Road. Previously that section of road was very hilly, narrow and winding, with a number of entrances, no shoulders and limited sight distance. These factors led to safety issues on the roadway and that stretch of Route MM had accident rates more than double the state average.
After that project was completed, there was a push to have the remaining portion of Route MM improved in a similar fashion. Missouri has received Federal money to make similar improvements along Route MM (from west of Geerdes Road to west of Miller Road and from east of Sycamore Springs Road to Buckeye Valley Road). The project is currently in the right of way stage, although construction could be starting in spring 2009.
What is the proposed solution?
MoDOT held a public hearing scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2007 at the House Springs Intermediate School, 6180 Highway MM, House Springs, MO, 63051. At this open house style public hearing, MoDOT experts explained the current plans, as well as gather input on the proposed improvements. MoDOT is proposing to flatten the curves and lower the crests on Route MM, match the design from the previously completed improvement project, install guardrail where needed and add left-turn lanes at Heads Creek Road and the entrance to the House Springs Intermediate School.
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Route MM Safety Improvements Phase I looking west at Sycamore Springs |
Route MM looking west at Duda Road |
How was this location selected to receive improvements?
This project includes work identified in the approved Major Transportation Improvement Analysis (MTIA) for existing Route MM
Where does this project stand today?
MoDOT has completed design work and right of way acquisition. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2009.
Timeline
| April 24, 2007 |
Held a public hearing to inform the public about the project and gather input on the proposed improvements |
| Fall 2008 |
MoDOT will proceed with right of way acquisition |
| Spring 2009 (tentatively) |
Construction begins |
| Late 2009/Early 2010 (tentatively) |
Construction could be complete |
Current project fact sheets
Route MM highway improvement project fact sheet (2 pg, 340Kb)
Who do I contact for more information?
For project information, contact Shirley Norris at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636).
For general project or area concerns, contact Kristy Yates at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636)
For general questions or media interviews, contact Jack Wang at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636)
