Districts Impacted
Project Milestones
at the Reeds Spring High School District Learning Center
20277 MO-413, Reeds Spring
Purpose and Need / What's the Problem:
The Stone County Route 160 Route 13 Route 248 Intersection, built in 2004 when the traffic volume was approximately 6400 vehicles per day, is experiencing the usual growth found in the Ozarks. Approximately 12000 vehicles use the intersection daily.
The intersection’s footprint will be enlarged and will have a central island constructed, making it a roundabout intersection. The intersection improvement is affordable and will improve safety and traffic flow on a high-speed route.
Project Information:
- Build roundabout at U.S. Route 160, Missouri Route 13, Missouri Route 248 & Dogwood Tree Road north of Reeds Spring to improve safety and traffic flow
- Approximately 12,000 vehicles per day use the intersection
Traffic Impacts:
- Traffic impacts will be discussed such as staged construction to allow for all movements through the intersection during all phases
- Electronic message boards and news releases will notify the public of traffic impacts
- Drivers urged to use alternate routes during construction to avoid the work zone
NEWS RELEASES
-
MoDOT: U.S. Route 160, Missouri Route 13 & Missouri Route 248 Roundabout Project in Reeds Spring
Reeds Spring, Stone County – Those interested in the U.S. Route 160, Missouri Route 13 and Missouri Route 248 Roundabout Project in Reeds Spring are invited to a public meeting to discuss proposed improvements and project information on Tuesday...
Frequently Asked Questions:
How will the new intersection be different from the existing intersection?
A roundabout will be installed at this intersection and will include a truck apron to help trucks and trailers navigate the roundabout and will allow for longer vehicles to easily navigate the intersection.
Will the US Route 160, Missouri Route 13, Missouri Route 248, and Dogwood Tree Road intersection be closed during construction?
The U.S. Route 160, Missouri Route 13, Missouri Route 248, and Dogwood Tree Road intersection will NOT be closed during construction of the roundabout. However, there may be times, of up to 15 minutes, that the roadway will be closed to allow for the contractor to move materials and equipment.
Why not install a signal at this intersection?
Signalized intersections have approximately 20-30 conflict points, or spots where vehicles could collide, roundabouts reduce that number to eight. Fewer conflict points, combined with slower speeds and calmer traffic, can translate into as much as 76% fewer crashes. Signals also increase the delay of the travelling public due to a signal's cycle time. With a roundabout, an approaching vehicle does not have to come to a complete stop unless there is already a conflicting vehicle inside the roundabout’s circle.
