TRAFFIC ALERT

New Dual Left Turn Lane Open at Kansas Expressway/James River Freeway Interchange in Springfield

What: New dual left-turn lane OPEN for southbound Kansas Expressway to go eastbound on James River Freeway in Springfield 

Traffic Impacts:

  • Drivers have two lanes to make the left turn from southbound Kansas Expressway to go eastbound on James River Freeway
  • New turn lane is dual use, meaning drivers can either turn left to enter James River Freeway or go straight through the intersection        
  • Left-turning drivers urged to use caution as they merge into one lane on the eastbound on ramp to James River Freeway
  • New turn lane will reduce backups on southbound Kansas Expressway at James River Freeway for drivers needing to turn left and enter James River Freeway 

Details: New dual turn lane was added as part of a project to improvement interchange ramps on James River Freeway (Route 60/360) between Glenstone Avenue and I-44 in the Springfield/Republic areas 

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

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