Springfield, Greene County – Drivers can expect two northbound Route 65 interchange ramps – one at Route 60 and the other at I-44 – in Springfield to CLOSE over two separate weekends in early September, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Contractor crews will clean and then seal the bridge decks/driving surfaces of the two interchange ramps. The work is a preventative maintenance measure aimed at extending the life of the two bridges.
Here’s a look at the project schedule:
- Northbound Route 65-to-westbound Route 60 in southeast Springfield CLOSED
- Work hours: 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, until as late as 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9.
- If the work cannot be completed due to weather or construction delays, the work will be rescheduled for Sept. 14-17.
- Detour: Northbound Route 65 to Battlefield Road interchange to southbound Route 65 to westbound Route 60
- Northbound Route 65-to-westbound I-44 in northeast Springfield CLOSED
- Work hours: 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, until as late as 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 17.
- If the work cannot be completed due to weather or construction delays, the work will be rescheduled for Sept. 21-24.
- Detour: Northbound Route 65 to Valley Water Mill Road (FRD 102) interchange to southbound Route 65 to westbound I-44
Weather and/or unforeseen issues could alter the work schedule.
The prime contractor on the project is Branco Enterprises, Inc. of Neosho, doing the work for a low bid amount of $416,000.
The project will be completed by early October 2018.
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