DISTRICT 8, SPRINGFIELD - Hines Street is scheduled to remain closed on the NORTH side of U.S. 60/413 in Republic the weeks of July 26 and probably the week of August 2, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
The work at Hines Street includes installing new traffic signals and pouring concrete for the approach and new curbs.
Logan Street on the SOUTH side of the highway is scheduled to be reopened to traffic the week of July 26.
When Logan Street is opened, crews will close Lee and Harrison streets on the SOUTH side. The entrances to the two city streets will be rebuilt.
The Donna Street entrance on the SOUTH side is being rebuilt. Drivers are using a temporary bypass to enter and leave the neighborhood.
Other work during the week of July 26 will take place AWAY from traffic.
* Crews will build curb and gutter and rebuild entrances along the SOUTH side of the highway between Hines and Elm streets.
* On the NORTH side, crews will build curb and sidewalks in various locations.
Week of August 2
Besides Hines Street being closed on the NORTH side of the highway, other construction activities along U.S. 60/Route 413 the week of August 2 will include:
* Morningside Avenue and Mill Street will be closed SOUTH of the highway to rebuild the city street approaches.
Other work planned the week of August 2 will take place AWAY from traffic:
* Crews will build curb and gutter on the SOUTH side of U.S. 60/413 west of Elm Street. Asphalt may be laid to widen the pavement for the new eastbound lane between Hines and Elm streets.
* Work to build curb and sidewalk on the NORTH side of the highway will continue.
Rain will cause delays in the project.
No night work is scheduled for the weeks of July 26 or August 2.
Drivers can expect bumps to remain at some city street approaches that have been rebuilt until they can be paved next spring.
When workers are present on the job, the U.S. 60/Route 413 speed limit is reduced to 35 mph.
Drivers are urged to slow down through the work zone and watch for cars turning slowly into driveways that may be half closed.
Giving Advance Warning
MoDOT and its contractors will continue to work closely with city officials and businesses and others directly affected when planning the street closings.
Emergency service agencies and dispatchers are being notified when streets are closed so that responders can plan alternate routes, he said.
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 into the fall. The highway will be resurfaced through Republic's city limits in the spring of 2005 after the weather warms up.
