Highlandville, Christian County – Those interested in the U.S. Route 160, Christian County Route EE Intersection & Safety Improvements Project in Highlandville are invited to a public meeting to discuss proposed improvements and project information on Thursday, February 6, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
The come-and-go style meeting will be held 4:30 – 6 p.m., Thursday, February 6, at the Highlandville City Office, 216 Kentling Ave, Highlandville. No formal presentation is planned. Those who attend may come at any time between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn about the project and ask questions.
Those unable to attend the in-person meeting can view exhibits and get project information by visiting www.modot.org/southwest.
For those unable to access the online meeting, contact MoDOT’s Southwest District Office at 417.895.7600 and accommodations will be made to share the information and gather feedback.
Project highlights:
- Build roundabout at U.S. Route 160, Christian County Route EE and Mulberry Road in Highlandville to improve safety and traffic flow
- Realign Mulberry Road on west side of roundabout
- Safety improvements and curve realignments at various locations on Route EE between U.S. Route 160 and U.S. Route 65
- Pavement resurfacing between U.S. Route 160 and U.S. Route 65
Traffic impacts during construction:
- Intersection to remain OPEN during most of the project
- Intersection may be CLOSED intermittently, but not for long periods of time as crews tie in road access to roundabout
- Lane closures on Route EE
Construction is scheduled to begin in Winter 2025/Spring 2026.
The estimated project cost is $13.5 million.
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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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