U.S. Route 160 Widening Project - Willard to Springfield

Work Scheduled:  

• Installing drain pipes in areas on the southern end of the project
• Grading for new highway lanes in areas 

Traffic Impacts:  

• TRAFFIC STOPS on Farm Road 123 north of Route 160 at times to allow equipment to cross the road
• Route 160 shoulder closed in areas
• Crews and equipment close to traffic
• Trucks and equipment entering and leaving work areas
• EARLY HEADS UP: Frisco Highline Trail at Route 160 scheduled to close for up to 60 days starting in mid-to-late September for installation of a new underpass. (Exact date will be announced as soon as possible.) 

(Weather or construction delays could alter the work schedule.)

 Project Summary:

• Widen Route 160 to four lanes between I-44 in Springfield and Jackson Street in Willard
• Resurface the existing lanes of Route 160 between I-44 in Springfield and Route AB in Willard
• Install concrete traffic barrier between lanes in areas
• Add a pedestrian underpass at Hunt Road
• Street lighting at intersections
• Intersection improvements:
  • J-turn at Farm Road 123/Westgate Avenue
  • Right-in/Right-out at Haseltine Road (Farm Road 115)
  • Roundabout at Farm Road 94 near quarry
  • Add left-turn lane at Hughes Road
  • Roundabout at Farm Road 103/Melville Road/Hunt Road
  • Roundabout at Jackson Street
  • Add turn lanes at Greene County Route AB
• Prime Contractor: APAC-Central, Springfield
• Completion Date: December 1, 2020
• Total Project Cost: $18.6 million

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