Districts Impacted
Project Summary
The Route CC Intersection Improvements project will improve safety and traffic flow along Route CC and the 22nd Street intersection just west of U.S. Route 65 in Ozark.
Project Milestones
Sonrise Baptist Church, 3550 E State Hwy CC, Ozark
(During Construction, Eastbound Route CC Bridge will only be CLOSED for up to 30 days)
Project Information
Current Project
- Intersection improvements at Route CC and 22nd Street to improve safety and traffic flow
Traffic Impacts
- Lane closures and traffic shifts on Route CC from Fremont Road to 22nd Street
- 22nd Street: nighttime lane closures
- Businesses will have access during construction
Construction Beginning: July 2026
Construction Completion: December 2026
Completed
- Eastbound Route CC bridge rehabilitation over U.S. Route 65, including dual left turn lanes from eastbound Route CC to northbound Route 65
Traffic Impacts
- Eastbound Route CC bridge
- Eastbound bridge CLOSED for up to 30 days with signed detours
- Westbound bridge will remain open
- Detour: Route J, southbound Route 65, Route 14/Jackson Street, northbound Route 65
Construction Beginning: July 2025
Construction Completion: August 2025
Project Information
Future Project
- Widen Route CC to a 4-lane with raised medians from Fremont Road to 23rd Street
- 10-foot wide shared-use path on the north side of Route CC
- 5-foot wide sidewalk on the south side of Route CC
Estimated Total Cost of all 3 Projects: $15.9 million (Cost share with the City of Ozark and Ozarks Transportation Organization)
NEWS RELEASES
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MoDOT: Route CC Widening & Intersection Improvements in Ozark Focus of Public Meeting
Ozark – Those interested in a project to widen Route CC and install intersection improvements at 22nd Street in Ozark are invited to a public meeting to discuss proposed improvements and project information on Tuesday, April 29, the Missouri...
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will there be any road closures during construction?
Intersection work may require occasional lane closures. However, one lane in each direction will be open throughout construction.
Will businesses maintain access during construction?
Residential and businesses will have access during construction.
Will the project affect residential or business access?
A 6-inch raised concrete median will be installed from 23rd Street to 22nd Street.
What type of pedestrian improvements will be constructed with this project?
The project includes new pedestrian accommodations on all corners of the Route CC and 22nd Street intersection. New pedestrian push‑buttons will be installed to provide “walk” signals at all four corners.
Project Contacts
Beth Schaller
Title
Area Engineer
Department
Southwest District
Contact Info
Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Deputy Project Director,
Ozarks Transportation Organization: Greene & Christian Counties
Southwest Missouri Council of Governments: Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, & Webster Counties
Email: Beth.Schaller@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 529-4120
Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Deputy Project Director,
Ozarks Transportation Organization: Greene & Christian Counties
Southwest Missouri Council of Governments: Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk, Stone, Taney, & Webster Counties
Email: Beth.Schaller@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 529-4120
Ray Cook
Title
Transportation Project Manager
Department
Design
Contact Info
Email: darrell.cook@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 895-7644
Email: darrell.cook@modot.mo.gov
Phone: (417) 895-7644