MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway) Narrow Lanes, Traffic Shifts

& Nighttime Lane Closures In Springfield Beginning Week of March 20

Where: Narrowed lanes, traffic shifts and nighttime lane closures on U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway) between National Avenue and Campbell Avenue in Springfield

When: Beginning the week of March 20

What: Contractor crews are moving dirt and installing storm sewer pipes in the median. This is part of the U.S. ROUTE 60 (James River Freeway) Widening Project Between National Avenue & Kansas Expressway.

Traffic Impacts:

  • Narrowed lanes and traffic shifts on Route 60 between National Avenue and Campbell Avenue in Springfield
  • Nighttime lane closures on Route 60 between National Avenue and Campbell Avenue
  • Drivers should not pass in the work zone due to narrowed driving lanes on Route 60
  • Crews and equipment close to traffic in areas
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
  • Drivers should look for alternate route
  • Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.

Project information:

Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC, Jefferson City

Total estimated cost: $21 million

  • Intersection Improvements at Campbell Ave are a cost share with the City of Springfield

Project Webpage & sign up for project updates: https://www.modot.org/us-route-60-james-river-freeway-widening-project

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