MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound Chestnut Expressway Lane Closures at the Railroad Crossing

Between Kansas Expressway and Grant Avenue In Springfield, August 5-11

Where: Westbound Chestnut Expressway lane Closures at the railroad crossing between Kansas Expressway and Grant Avenue in Springfield

When: Tuesday – Monday, August 5-11

What: The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway is doing repairs on the railroad. There will be a temporary Closure of both Chestnut Expressway westbound lanes as crews replace a railroad mast arm at the crossing.

Traffic Impacts:

  • Westbound Chestnut Expressway lane Closures at the railroad crossing between Kansas Expressway and Grant Avenue in Springfield
  • Eastbound Chestnut Expressway is Open
  • Traffic can expect a Temporary Closure of both Chestnut Expressway westbound lanes as crews replace the railroad mast arm
  • Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
  • During the temporary Closure, drivers will need to follow the signed detour or seek an alternate route to avoid the work zone
  • Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closures/traffic impacts

Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.

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