TRAFFIC ALERT:

Evans Rd at Rte 65 CLOSING April 1; Nighttime Impacts on Rte 65 at Evans Rd April 1-3

What: Evans Road bridge CLOSING April 1 until late July for major rehabilitation; Route 65 traffic impacts at Evans Road during nighttime hours due to bridge deconstruction April 1-3 

When:

  • Bridge closing: 7 a.m. on Monday, April 1, until late July
  • Route 65 traffic impacts: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday-Wednesday, April 1-3 

Traffic Impacts:

  • Evans Road Bridge CLOSING
    • Evans Road bridge over Route 65 CLOSED April 1 until late July
    • Ramps at Evans Road/Route 65 interchange remain open most of the time
    • Drivers can make right turns onto and off of the ramps, but cannot cross the bridge
    • Drivers urged to use the Route 65 interchanges at Route CC/J in Ozark and Battlefield Road in Springfield as turnaround points to access destinations at Evans Road
  • Route 65 at Evans Road Night Work April 1-3
    • Route 65 traffic narrowed to one lane and routed up and over the ramps at Evans Road between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
    • Evans Road traffic may not enter the ramps during the nighttime work
    • Drivers urged to avoid area if possible during night work 

(Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule) 

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