At and Near the U.S. Route 60/65 Interchange in Springfield
What: Contractor crews cleaning and sealing bridge deck/driving surfaces on U.S. 60 bridges at the railroad tracks west of Route 65. Lane closings on Route 60 will require interchange ramp closings for safety reasons.
Where/When:
- Glenstone Avenue ramp to eastbound Route 60 (ramp located on east side of Glenstone/Route 60 interchange near Nature Center Way) in southeast Springfield CLOSED
- Work hours: 7 a.m. Thursday, August 27, until as late as 8 p.m. Friday, August 28.
- Southbound Route 65-to-westbound Route 60 ramp in southeast Springfield CLOSED
- Work hours: 8 p.m. Friday, August 28, until as late as 6 a.m. Monday, August 31
- Detour: Southbound Route 65 to Evans Road interchange to northbound Route 65 to westbound Route 60
- Northbound Route 65-to-westbound Route 60 flyover ramp in southeast Springfield CLOSED
- Work hours: 12 noon Saturday, August 29, until as late as 6 a.m. Monday, August 31
- Detour: Northbound Route 65 to Battlefield Road interchange to southbound Route 65 to westbound Route 60
Traffic Impacts:
- ‘Round the clock lane closings where bridges are being sealed. It will be necessary to leave lanes closed for an extended period to allow sealing material to cure properly.
- DELAYS CAN BE EXPECTED WHERE LANES ARE CLOSED. DRIVERS ARE URGED TO FIND ALTERNATE ROUTES.
- Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule
- Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
Details: The work is a preventative maintenance measure aimed at extending the life of the bridges.
(Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule)
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