TRAFFIC ALERT: Three of Four WB Route 60 Lanes OPEN Between Route 65 & Glenstone Ave. in Springfield

Where: Westbound U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway) between U.S. Route 65 and the Glenstone Avenue exit in Springfield

When: 4:30 p.m., Friday, August 18

What: Three of four westbound Route 60 (James River Freeway) lanes OPEN to traffic, including the westbound Route 60-to-northbound Glenstone Avenue exit ramp. The far right Route 60 lane remains CLOSED while crews continue repair of the sinkhole that opened under the highway yesterday afternoon.

Traffic Impacts:

  • Three of four westbound Route 60 (James River Freeway) lanes OPEN to traffic between Route 65 and Glenstone Avenue exit in Springfield
  • Far right Route 60 lane remains CLOSED while crews continue repairing sinkhole until further notice
  • Westbound Route 60 (James River Freeway)-to-northbound Glenstone Avenue exit OPEN to traffic
  • North- and southbound Route 65-to-westbound Route 60 (James River Freeway) OPEN to traffic
  • Expect delays during high traffic volume times
  • Watch for crews and large equipment working close to traffic
  • No signed detours
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching closure
  • Drivers should find alternate routes
  • 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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