Forward 44: Springfield Improvements

When will the road closures take place?

Construction is scheduled to begin in 2025, and finish May 2027.  An exact schedule will not be available until a contractor is awarded the projects.  MoDOT encourages people to sign up for automated email alerts to receive active construction information.

Will Broadway, Grant and National be closed at the same time?

To accommodate traffic flow across I-44, at least one of these roads will be open at all times.  Traffic will be expected to use the open road, as well as Kansas Expressway and Glenstone Avenue.

Why are there not more sound walls being built?

A sound study is done whenever MoDOT adds through lanes, a new road or changes the alignment of a roadway.  We can only build walls in locations where all criteria are met.  Additional information on the noise policy can be found here.

What type of pedestrian improvements will be constructed with this project?

Through a financial partnership with the City of Springfield and Greene County, a pedestrian underpass is being constructed to allow pedestrians to cross under I-44 east of Grant Avenue.  A shared-use path will be constructed from an existing trail south of I-44 to Norton Road on the north side of I-44. 

Is MoDOT purchasing property from landowners?

Acquiring property for the pedestrian underpass has been completed.  Additional information for the acquisition process can be found here.

How can I learn more about the Kansas Expressway (Route 13) Interchange project?

The Route 13 Interchange Improvements are not currently included with the Forward 44: Springfield Impovements project, as they are part of the Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Project. For more information, click on the link.