Republic: Traffic Signal and Sidewalk Work Along
Route 60/413 Will Require Occasional Lane Closings

DISTRICT 8, SPRINGFIELD - Lane closings are possible in various locations on U.S. 60/Route 413. Crews will continue installing permanent electrical wiring in traffic signals. Sidewalks will be repaired between Hines and Elm streets. A lane will be closed when concrete trucks drop off their loads.

Be alert for one-lane traffic on Hines Street south of U.S. 60/Route 413 at times. Crews will pour concrete for a new curb.

Other work planned will take place AWAY from traffic. Grass seed and mulch will be spread in various locations.

No night work is planned for either week.

Rain or snow will cause delays in the project.

Background

The prime contractor on the $6.1-million widening project along U.S.60/Route 413 in Republic is Journagan Construction of Springfield. Some sewer and water line work is being done by the City of Republic, a partner with MoDOT on the project.

The project involves adding a lane in each direction and rebuilding city street approaches and driveway entrances between Hines Street and West Avenue, with work continuing through November.