MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway) Lane Closures

In Springfield Rescheduled to March 23-26

What: U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway) lane closures between Kansas Expressway and Golden Avenue under Route 60 in south Springfield

Where/When:

  • U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway) westbound driving lane closed between Kansas Expressway and the Scenic Avenue bridge over U.S. Route 60
    • 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday, March 23 & 24
  • U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway) eastbound driving lane closed between Golden Avenue under Route 60 and the Scenic Avenue bridge over Route 60
    • 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday & Friday, March 25 & 26

Details: Contractor crews repairing components underneath the Scenic Avenue bridge over Route 60 (James River Freeway). This work was rescheduled from March 10-12, 15 & 16 due to weather.

Traffic Impacts:

  • Route 60 westbound and eastbound reduced to one lane during the day
  • One lane of Route 60 will remain open in each direction
  • All lanes of Route 60 open during nighttime hours
  • Scenic Avenue bridge over Route 60 (James River Freeway) open
  • Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned.
  • 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

(Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule)

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