TRAFFIC ALERT:

What: Southbound Route 65 OPEN to three lanes between Evans Road and Christian County Route CC/J between Springfield and Ozark 

When: 2 a.m. today (Friday, August 30) 

Traffic Impacts:

• Use caution when changing lanes
• Be alert for new traffic patterns
• Southbound right-lane of Route 65 becomes exit only lane at Christian County Route CC/J
• All new lanes of Route 65 open to traffic – three lanes in each direction between Christian County Route CC/J and Evans Road between Ozark and Springfield 

Project Summary:

• Widen Route 65 to six lanes, three lanes in each direction, between a point south of Evans Road and Christian County Routes CC/J  to continue the progress to six lane Route 65 south to Ozark
• Widen and rehabilitate southbound Route 65 bridge over Farmer’s Branch south of Evans Road to accommodate new lanes
• Rehabilitate Evans Road bridge over Route 65 — COMPLETE
• Prime contractor: Millstone Weber, LLC of St. Charles
• Estimated total project cost: $10.2 million
• Project nearing completion
• Project website 

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