Hollister/U.S. 65 Interchange Construction
Update for Week of December 13

Work scheduled: Rock blasting planned east side of U.S. 65 near Route 165.

Rock blasting planned at Birch Road and Industrial Boulevard.

Dirt graded and utilities relocated on east side of U.S. 65 along Business 65 near First Street.

Utility lines relocated at Blue Sky Lane.

Impact on Traffic: When blasting occurs, traffic on U.S. 65 will be stopped for short periods before and after the blast. The scheduled delay for blasting is five minutes each time, though it could be longer.

One-lane traffic and delays possible at intersection of Birch Road and Industrial Boulevard.

Work zone speed limit on U.S. 65: 45 mph.

Project background: Construction of U.S. 65/Business 65 interchange and overpass for Business 65 north of new interchange and widening of U.S. 65 to four lanes along 1.6 miles (2,000 feet north of Bus. 65/Route V to just south of Route 165.)

Cost: $19.2 million (low bid), shared by MoDOT, City of Hollister and Taney County.

Prime contractor: W.A. Ellis Construction of Independence.

Scheduled completion: Spring 2007