Ozark – Those interested in the Missouri Route 14 Widening Project in Ozark are invited to a public meeting to discuss proposed improvements and project information on Tuesday, July 8, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
The come-and-go style meeting will be held 4:30 – 6 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, at the Christian County Ambulance District, 320 N 20th Street, Ozark. 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.
MoDOT is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact Southwest District Communications at 417.895.7600 by July 3. For those unable to access the online meeting, contact MoDOT’s Southwest District Office, and accommodations will be made to share the information and gather feedback.
Project highlights:
- Widen Route 14 to five lanes — two lanes in each direction, with a designated center turn lane — between 6th Avenue and 14th Avenue in Ozark
- Replace the traffic signal at 6th Avenue
- Install sidewalk addition parallel to Route 14
Traffic Impacts
- Lane closings on Route 14
- Traffic shifts away from construction work
- Side streets and sidewalks CLOSED at times
- Entrances closed one-half at a time or completely, if two entrances exist
- Crews and equipment close to traffic
Construction is scheduled to begin in Spring 2027.
The estimated project cost is $8.6 million. The sidewalk installation on Route 14 is a cost-share with the City of Ozark.
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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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