The ramp from southbound Glenstone to eastbound James River Freeway in Springfield is closed for the next nine days for road work.
MoDOT is urging drivers to find another way around the intersection to avoid delays.
The improvement project will eventually include a new roundabout on Glenstone.
Press Release
What: Southbound Glenstone Avenue to Eastbound U.S. Route 60 on-ramp CLOSED in Springfield
When: Monday, November 29 until Wednesday, December 8
Details: Contractor crews to install curb and gutter, pave the ramp, and tie the new pavement to the Glenstone Avenue bridge over Route 60 and the Republic Road/Harvard Avenue intersection as part of the U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway)/Glenstone Avenue Interchange project
Traffic Impacts:
- Southbound Glenstone Avenue to Eastbound U.S. Route 60 on-ramp CLOSED in Springfield
- Southbound Glenstone Avenue Open
- Eastbound Route 60 Open
- Republic Road/Harvard Avenue intersection Open
- Detour: Glenstone Avenue to westbound Route 60 to National Avenue interchange to eastbound Route 60
- DRIVERS ARE URGED TO FIND ALTERNATE ROUTES
- Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule
- Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.
Project Facts:
- Add lane in Route 60 median in each direction between National Avenue & Route 65
- Consolidate Glenstone and Republic ramps to eastbound Route 60 at Harvard Avenue, remove existing eastbound on ramp near Nature Center Way
- Build roundabout on Glenstone Avenue at intersection with Nature Center Way/Republic Road
- Widen westbound Route 60 off ramp to Glenstone Avenue
- Replace deteriorating pavement on eastbound Route 60 west of Route 65
- All improvements can be made without needing additional property
- U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway)/Glenstone Avenue Interchange Project
