Signals, Turn Lanes Being Installed
At Route 60/160/FF Near Springfield

MoDOT, District 8, Springfield -- A project to install traffic signals, widen a ramp and add turn lanes at the Route 60/160/FF interchange (James River Freeway and West Bypass) between Springfield and Battlefield is scheduled to begin the week of July 11.

During the work, drivers can expect delays because of narrowed ramp lanes and possible lane closings, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Here's a look at what's planned:

* Two sets of traffic signals will be installed at the interchange -- one set at either end of the bridge.

* The new signals will have protected left-turn arrows for northbound and southbound drivers wanting to make turns onto the ramps.

* The eastbound off-ramp will be widened to accommodate drivers wanting to turn north and south onto Route 160/FF.

* Dual left-turn lanes will be created for southbound traffic on Route 160 (West Bypass) turning onto the eastbound on-ramp.

The scheduled completion date is November 1. However, the contractor expects to finish the job sooner.

The prime contractor is Hartman Construction of Springfield doing the work for a low-bid amount of $262,000.

(For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT.)