Hollister/U.S. 65 Interchange Construction

Hollister/U.S. 65 Interchange Construction
Update for Week of November 1

*DISTRICT 8, SPRINGFIELD - Work scheduled: Rock blasting possible east side of U.S. 65 near Route 165.

Drain pipes installed at Birch Road and Industrial Boulevard.

Brush clearing on east side of U.S. 65 near Route 165.

Impact on Traffic: If 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 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.

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