Springfield, Greene County – A project to improve traffic flow, upgrade sidewalks and signals to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and resurface along Greene County Route D (East Sunshine Street) between Business 65 (Glenstone Avenue) in Springfield and Farm Road 199 east of Springfield to begin the week of November 2, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
The project includes sidewalk installation and upgrades, entrance upgrades, curb and gutter, and signal upgrades at various locations to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
Crews to install a new Hawk Signal east of Woodward Avenue. HAWK signals are traffic signals that allow pedestrians to cross the road safely. Find more information about Hawk signals here.
At times, crews will remove portions of sidewalks and entrances, temporarily replacing them with gravel while new pavement is installed. Drivers are encouraged to use caution when traveling over these gravel surfaces at driveways and business entrances. Contractor crews are coordinating closely with each business to ensure that access remains open throughout construction.
Traffic can expect short-term lane closures and traffic shifts where crews are working.
Contractor crews are scheduled to begin work on the north side of Route D (Sunshine Street), starting at U.S. Route 65 and working to the west toward Glenstone Avenue.
Project highlights:
- Improvements at various locations on Greene County Route D (Sunshine Street) between Business 65 (Glenstone Avenue) in Springfield and Farm Road 199 east of Springfield include:
- Signal improvements
- Sidewalk (ADA) improvements
- Intersection improvements
- Safety and traffic operations improvement by managing access
- Resurfacing and pavement markings will be constructed between Business 65 (Glenstone Avenue) in Springfield and Farm Road 199 east of Springfield
Traffic Impacts:
- Lane closings, narrowed lanes, and traffic shifts on Greene County Route D (Sunshine Street) at times
- During the intersection work, turn lanes may be closed at times
- During higher traffic volume times, drivers can expect occasional delays
- Crews and equipment close to traffic in areas
- Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours planned.
- Signs will alert drivers approaching the work zone
- Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closures/traffic impacts
Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.
D&E Plumbing & Heating LLC, Nixa, is doing the work for a low bid amount of $6.5 million.
The project is to be completed by June 30, 2028.
For more information on this project or to sign up for email updates, go to the project page: https://www.modot.org/projects/sunshine-street-safety-and-operational-improvements-greene-county
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