Where: East and westbound U.S. Route 60 shifted toward the outside shoulders between Republic Road bridge west of Campbell Avenue and Republic Road Bridge east of Campbell Avenue in Springfield
When: 6 a.m. Wednesday, September 6
What: East and westbound Route 60 are reduced to two 10’ lanes. Work will begin on Tuesday night, September 5 at 8 p.m. with the traffic shift completed by 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, September 6. During the next two weeks, the contractor will relocate the barrier wall to both sides of the Campbell Avenue bridges for new lanes and future bridge construction. This work is part of the U.S. ROUTE 60 (James River Freeway) Widening Project Between National Avenue & Kansas Expressway.
Traffic Impacts:
- East and westbound U.S. Route 60 shifted toward the outside shoulders between Republic Road bridge west of Campbell Avenue and Republic Road Bridge east of Campbell Avenue in Springfield
- Route 60 (James River Freeway) Open
- Both directions of Route 60 are reduced to two 10’ lanes
- Speed is reduced to 50 mph in the work zone
- Barrier walls, 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: https://www.modot.org/us-route-60-james-river-freeway-widening-project
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