Newton/McDonald Counties – Drivers can expect lane closures and occasional traffic delays on three routes in Newton and McDonald counties for a resurfacing project beginning the week of June 13, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
These are the routes impacted by this project:
- Newton County Route HH from Missouri Route 86 (McKinney Street) in Neosho approximately 1.5 miles to U.S. Route 60
- Newton County Route D from Mink Drive in Neosho east approximately 13 miles to Missouri Route 76
- McDonald County Route H from Missouri Route 90 in Noel northeast approximately seven miles to Business Route 71 in Pineville
Contractor crews will add an overlay of new asphalt to the above routes. Guardrail also will be installed in areas. In addition, rumbles and a section of sidewalk in Noel will be added on McDonald County Route H.
Beginning the week of June 13, the Route H bridge over Mill Creek in Noel will be CLOSED ‘round the clock for up to 15 days for bridge work.
Traffic impacts:
- Traffic reduced to one lane where contractor crews are laying asphalt
- Drivers will encounter flaggers and pilot cars where crews are working. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zone or before entering the work zone from a side road.
- Resurfacing work will be done during daytime hours; all lanes open to traffic at night
- No signed detours
- Drivers should find alternate routes
- Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
- Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
Drivers are urged to use caution as they may experience a rough ride in areas until the resurfacing project is complete.
Weather and/or scheduling delays could alter the work schedule.
Project information:
- Prime contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons Inc., Springfield
- Total project cost: $2.1 million
- Completion date: November 1, 2022
(For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest)
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