Closings planned at intersection of Grant Avenue and College Street

(From the City of Springfield)

The intersection of Grant Avenue and College Street will close overnight Sunday, March 11 and Monday, March 12 beginning at 11 p.m. through 6 a.m. These closures are weather permitting and are part of the beginning phases of the Grant Avenue and Route 66 Streetscape project.

This project will complete streetscape improvements along Grant Avenue from Olive Street to Walnut Street. Included are street improvements, construction of ADA compliant sidewalks, new storm sewer, gas and water renewals, and signal improvements at the intersection of College Street and Grant Avenue and the intersection of Walnut Street and Grant Avenue. The project is funded by the City of Springfield ¼-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax and a federal Transportation Alternatives Program Grant.