Greene and Polk Counties – Drivers can expect one-lane traffic during daytime hours and occasional traffic delays when a project to resurface several state routes in Greene and Polk counties starts the week of October 5, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
Drivers can expect temporary signals, pilot cars and flaggers directing them through the work zones. Drivers on side roads should wait for pilot cars before entering areas where resurfacing is being done. Crews and equipment will be working close to traffic and drivers are urged to use caution while traveling through the work zones.
All routes will receive a new asphalt driving surface, new guardrail in areas and new pavement striping.
Here’s a look at the project beginning the week of October 5:
- Polk County Route KK – from Polk County Route H in Pleasant Hope traveling west approximately 6.7 miles to Missouri Route 13 south of Bolivar
- Greene County Route KK – from U.S. Route 65 near Fair Grove traveling west approximately 5 miles to Greene County Route H north of Springfield
- Greene County Route AA – from U.S. Route 65 north of Springfield traveling west approximately 5 miles to Greene County Route H north of Springfield
- Polk and Greene County Route H – from Missouri Route 32 in Halfway traveling south approximately 24.9 miles to Stoneridge Street north of Springfield (scheduled for Spring of 2021)
Crews will work Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. with some night work possible.
Drivers are urged to use caution as they may experience a rough ride in areas until the resurfacing project is complete.
Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.
Project Background:
- Prime Contractor: Blevins Asphalt Construction Co., Mt. Vernon
- Completion Date: November 1, 2021
- Construction Cost: 3.5 million
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