Districts Impacted
Counties Impacted
Jasper
Project Status
Planning Phase
Route Impacted
Missouri Route 171
Missouri Route 96
Jasper County Route YY
Project Facts:
- Relocate Route 171/96/YY intersection east of the existing intersection away from KCS Railroad to improve safety
- Build multi-lane roundabout at new intersection alignment
- Roundabout will consist of two 16-foot lanes with 10-foot truck apron
- Roundabout entry will consist of one or two lanes varying from 12– to 16-feet with four-foot outside shoulder
- Pave approximately 14 miles of Route 171 between Missouri/Kansas state line and near Fir Road
Traffic Impacts:
- Construction of new roundabout and approaches will begin with traffic in existing configuration
- Partial or complete road closures will be required at various times
- During road closures, drivers will be directed to use signed detours on Route 43, Jasper County Routes KK, YY and Z
Construction: Summer 2021
Estimated Total Project Cost: $4.2 million
Project Updates
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Intersection Safety Improvements on Route 171
Carl Junction -- A project to relocate the intersection at Missouri Route 171/Route 96 and Jasper County Route YY to improve safety is the focus of a public meeting on Thursday, November 7, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
The plans...