MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Bridge Sealing Project To CLOSE U.S. Route 60/65 Flyover Ramp in Springfield

July 16-19

Where: Eastbound U.S. Route 60-to-northbound U.S. Route 65 flyover ramp in southeast Springfield CLOSED over three weekends

When:

  • 8 p.m. Friday, July 9, until 6 a.m. Monday, July 12 (Rescheduled to next weekend due to weather)
  • 8 p.m. Friday, July 16, until 6 a.m. Monday, July 19
  • 8 p.m. Friday, July 23, until 6 a.m. Monday, July 26 (Date to be announced)

What: Contractor crews cleaning and sealing bridge deck/driving surfaces. The work is a preventative maintenance measure aimed at extending the life of the bridge.

Traffic Impacts:

  • Eastbound U.S. Route 60-to-northbound U.S. Route 65 flyover ramp CLOSED over three consecutive weekends (weather permitting)
  • Detour: Eastbound U.S. Route 60 to southbound U.S. Route 65 to Evans Road interchange to northbound Route 65
  • Route 60 median crossovers east of Route 65 CLOSED due to safety reasons at these location:
    • Highland Springs Boulevard
    • Farm Road 189
    • Farm Road 193
  • Glenstone Avenue off ramp to Eastbound U.S. Route 60 CLOSED due to safety reasons
  • DRIVERS ARE URGED TO FIND ALTERNATE ROUTES.
  • Ramp will remain closed ‘round the clock to allow sealing material to cure properly
  • 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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