Diggins – A project to build a new interchange at U.S. Route 60 and Webster County Route A and Outer Roads in Diggins is scheduled to start the week of April 7, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
The project will build a new intersection at U.S. Route 60 and Webster County Route A in Diggins, as well as an interconnecting north Outer Road connecting Route NN to the new Route A interchange in Diggins and south Outer Road between Webster County Route A/NN in Diggins and Webster County Route Z in Fordland.
Crews will begin installing work zone signs and other items the week of March 31 in preparation for the work.
Traffic alerts will be sent out to alert the traveling public of future traffic impacts. To get project updates or sign up for project emails, visit: https://www.modot.org/projects/us-route-60-route-and-route-z-interchange-improvements-webster.
Project Summary:
- Build interchange at U.S. Route 60 and Webster County Route A
- Build bridge over Route 60 and BNSF Railroad
- Connect Route NN to new Route A interchange with north Outer Road
- Roundabout at new Route NN/Route A intersection south of Route 60
- Construct south Outer Road between Route Z in Fordland and Route A in Diggins along the south side of BNSF Railroad
- Remove nine railroad crossings: Route NN, Greenbriar Drive, Honor Camp Lane, Tandy Road, Hummingbird Lane, Bluebird Lane, three additional private drives
- Remove nine Route 60 highway intersections/private access: A, NN, Route O (right-in, right-out only), as well as Bluebird Lane, Hummingbird Lane (south side), Honor Camp Lane (south side), Greenbriar Drive, and two private accesses
Traffic impacts:
- Lane closures on U.S. Route 60 at times
- Narrowed lanes at times
- During higher traffic volume, drivers can expect delays
- Crews and equipment close to traffic
- Temporary partial driveway and access disruptions
Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC, Jefferson City
The awarded construction cost is $39.8 million.
The project is scheduled for completion in December 2027.
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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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