Where: Eastbound on- and off ramps on Missouri Route 171 at Jasper County Route HH in Carterville
When: 6 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, July 17
What: Contractor crews will CLOSE eastbound off ramp and narrow the lane on eastbound on ramp for up to a few hours at Route 171 and Route HH while removing the old driving surface and replacing with new surface.
Traffic Impacts:
- Eastbound off ramp CLOSED for up to a few hours where crews are working
- Lanes of eastbound on ramp narrowed for up to a few hours where crews are working
- Traffic delays are possible
- Drivers should use caution when traveling through the work zone and watch for crews and equipment working close to traffic
- Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zones
- No signed detours
- Drivers should find alternate route
(Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule)
Details: This work is part of a project to resurface approximately 26 miles of Route 171 between the Missouri/Kansas state line and I-49 along with relocating the intersection of Routes 171/96/YY near Carl Junction.
Project Information:
- Prime contractor: APAC-Central Inc., Springfield
- Total construction costs: $9.8 million
- Contract completion date: December 15, 2021
(For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest)
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