TRAFFIC ALERT: Davis Blvd. CLOSED in Joplin for Relocation Project Beginning Sept. 30

Where: Davis Boulevard between 27th Street and Route FF (32nd Street) in Joplin

When: Wednesday, September 30 for the duration of the project

What: Contractor crews CLOSING Davis Boulevard as part of a project to relocate the street approximately 1,000 feet to the east and connect it with Stephens Boulevard

Traffic Impacts:

  • Davis Boulevard CLOSED between 27th Street and Route FF (32nd Street) in Joplin
  • Access to the General Mills facility will be maintained throughout the project
  • Traffic will be directed along a signed detour using Route FF (32nd Street), Range Line Road and 20th StreetDrivers 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.

Additional Details: The work to relocate Davis Boulevard is to make room for a future project to build a bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad at Route FF (32nd Street).

Project Information:

  • Prime contractor: Hartman & Company Inc., Springfield
  • Total project cost: $2.9 million
  • Completion date: December 1, 2026

 

 

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