Where: Missouri Route 97 between U.S. Route 60 and Barry County Farm Road 2000 north of Monett Regional Airport
When: Monday, June 22 through Thursday, August 6
What: Contractor crews beginning the first phase of construction of roundabout
Traffic Impacts:
- No access to Missouri Route 97 between U.S. Route 60 and Barry County Farm Road 2000 north of Monett Regional Airport
- Drivers will have access to all driveways and entrances on Route 97 but will not be allowed to turn on to Route 60
- Drivers wishing to access Route 97 will be directed along a signed detour using Route 60 and Missouri Route 37
- Drivers urged to find alternate routes
- Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
- Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.
This work is part of a project to make improvements at six (6) intersections along U.S. Route 60 between Newton County Route Y east of Seneca and Missouri Route 97 in Barry County near the Monett Regional Airport. More information can be found by going to the project website.
Project Information:
- Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction Co., Springfield
- Completion Date: December 1, 2026
- Total Cost: $9.7 million
For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest. To receive the latest news and text alerts, sign up for e-updates.
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