MoDOT: U.S. Route 65 & Battlefield Road Resurfacing & Cherry Street Bridge Rehab

In Springfield Beginning the week of August 14

Springfield – Drivers can expect lane closures at U.S. Route 65 and road and ramp CLOSURES at Battlefield Road due to resurfacing work, and a bridge CLOSURE at Cherry Street over Route 65 due to bridge rehabilitation work, beginning the week of August 14, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Here’s a look at the project:

  • Cherry Street
    • Resurface and upgrading sidewalks to conform to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements between Ingram Mill Avenue to Eastgate Avenue in Springfield
    • Rehabilitate Cherry Street bridge over Route 65
      • Install new curb, guardrail and pedestrian railing
  • Battlefield Road
    • Resurface and upgrading sidewalks, signs and signals to conform to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements between Moulder Avenue and Woodstock Avenue In Springfield
    • Crews are scheduled begin work on Battlefield Road first
    • Portion of project is a cost share with the City of Springfield
  • U.S. Route 65
    • Resurface just north and south of Greene County Route D (Sunshine Street) in Springfield

Crews are scheduled to begin work on the Cherry Street bridge the week of August 14. Resurfacing work is scheduled to begin in September.

Traffic Impacts:

  • Cherry Street
    • Cherry Street will be CLOSED over Route 65 for up to 3 weeks beginning Monday, August 14
    • Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances on both sides of the work zone, but will not be able to drive through the work zone
    • Signed detour: Ingram Mill Road, Chestnut Expressway, Route 65
  • Battlefield Road
    • Battlefield Road CLOSED between Moulder Avenue and Woodstock Avenue during nighttime hours 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Sunday – Thursday for up to 5 days
    • Battlefield on and off ramps CLOSED at Route 65 during nighttime hours 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Sunday – Thursday
    • All lanes and ramps will be open during daytime hours
  • Route 65
    • Traffic reduced to one lane where contractor crews are laying asphalt during nighttime hours 9 p.m. – 6 a.m. Sunday – Thursday
    • All lanes will be open during daytime hours
  • Drivers should find alternate routes
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
  • Crews and equipment close to traffic in areas

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

Project Information:

  • Prime contractor: Blevins Asphalt Construction, Mt. Vernon
  • Total project cost: $1.5 million
  • Contract completion date: November 1, 2023

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For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest



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