(KTTS News) — Construction crews will begin installing a sound wall this week in south Springfield.
MoDOT says the wall will be located on James River between Campbell and National.
Two of the three sound walls will be built north of Highway 60.
It’s part of the James River Freeway widening project, which includes adding one lane of traffic in each direction between Kansas and National.
The $21 million project is expected to be completed by November of next year.
U.S. Rt 60 auxiliary lane & shoulder CLOSURES between National Ave & Campbell Ave #Springfield beginning week of January 16. Crews begin installing the Rt 60 sound wall https://t.co/Vf4nS5aMgn
Weather & construction delays will alter the work schedule.#MoDOTSW @CityofSgf pic.twitter.com/QXboyjx2eU— MoDOT Southwest (@MoDOT_Southwest) January 13, 2023
More info from MoDOT:
Project
U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway) Widening Project Between National Avenue & Kansas Expressway
Where: U.S. Route 60 auxiliary lane and shoulder CLOSURES between National Avenue and Campbell Avenue in Springfield
When: Beginning the week of January 16
What: Contractor crews will begin installing the Route 60 sound wall as they drill the footings and install the foundations. This is two of three sound walls to be built north of Route 60 as part of the U.S. ROUTE 60 (James River Freeway) Widening Project Between National Avenue & Kansas Expressway.
Traffic Impacts:
- Westbound Route 60 auxiliary lane and shoulder CLOSURES between National Avenue and Campbell Avenue in Springfield during daytime hours 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- National Avenue to westbound Route 60 ramp CLOSURES in Springfield during nighttime hours 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Route 60 (James River Freeway) Open
- Crews and equipment close to traffic in areas
- Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
- Drivers should look for alternate route
- Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts
Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.
Project information:
Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC, Jefferson City
Total estimated cost: $21 million
Intersection Improvements at Campbell Ave are a cost share with the City of Springfield
