TRAFFIC ALERT:

North Packer Road and East Division Street CLOSED for Railroad Crossing Work Feb. 25-27

What: Railroad crews will CLOSE rail crossings on North Packer Road and East Division Street in Springfield to make repairs 

When/Where:

  • 7 a.m. until late afternoon/early evening on Monday, Feb. 25: Packer Road CLOSED between Kearney Street and Division Street
  • 7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, until late afternoon Wednesday, Feb. 27: East Division Street west of U.S. Route 65 

Details: Both Springfield city streets will be CLOSED during the work. MoDOT is assisting with notification via this traffic alert and electronic message boards located near the projects. 

Traffic Impacts:

  • Drivers will have access to driveways on either side of the railroad crossings, but will not be able to cross them.
  • The work on the Division Street crossing will impact and cause backups at the Route 65/Division Street interchange. Drivers urged to find alternate routes from Tuesday, Feb. 26, until the work is completed on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 27. 

(Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule) 

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