Update for Week of February 6, 2017
- Chestnut Expressway traffic using temporary bypass between Ingram Mill Road and Belcrest Avenue. Delays are possible at times, especially during train crossings.
Work Scheduled:
- Driving pilings for railroad bridge footings
Traffic Impacts:
- CHESTNUT EXPRESSWAY TRAFFIC USING TEMPORARY BYPASS:
- Two westbound lanes open on Chestnut Expressway
- One eastbound lane open on Chestnut Expressway
- Left-turns restricted at Belcrest Avenue/Chestnut Expressway intersection
- Drivers urged to find alternate routes including Kearney Street and Sunshine Street to reach downtown areas of Springfield
(Weather or construction delays could alter the work schedule.)
Project Summary:
- Build a bridge on Chestnut Expressway over the railroad tracks west of Route 65
- Build new roads on either side of Chestnut Expressway to provide access to area businesses
- Install a new traffic signal at Ingram Mill Road and Chestnut Expressway
- First phase of construction: June to December 2016. Prime contractor: D&E Blasting & Excavating, Nixa -- COMPLETED
- Second phase of construction: January 2017 to November 2017. Prime contractor: Lehman Construction Company, California
- Partnership project: city of Springfield, Greene County, Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad, MoDOT
Completion Date: November 2017
Total Project Cost: $14.8 million.
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