Portion of James River Freeway to be closed

(From MODOT)

MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway) CLOSED
Between U.S. Route 65 & Glenstone Avenue September 16-22

Where: All lanes of westbound U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway) CLOSED between U.S. Route 65 and Glenstone Avenue and both U.S. Route 65 ramps to westbound U.S. Route 60 CLOSED in Springfield

When: 6:30 a.m. Saturday, September 16 until Friday, September 22

What: MoDOT crews will begin installing traffic control at 6:30 a.m. to CLOSE all lanes of westbound Route 60 and ramps to westbound Route 60 for sinkhole repair work. Hartman & Company Inc., Springfield will be performing the repair work.

Traffic Impacts

Westbound U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway) CLOSED between U.S. Route 65 and Glenstone Avenue in Springfield

Northbound U.S. Route 65 to westbound U.S. Route 60 flyover ramp CLOSED

Southbound U.S. Route 65 to westbound U.S. Route 60 ramp CLOSED

Drivers urged to find alternate routes:

Southbound Route 65 alternate routes: Battlefield Road, Sunshine Street, Chestnut Expressway

Northbound Route 65 alternate routes: Christian County Route CC or Missouri Route 14 in Ozark to U.S. Route 160 in Nixa

Eastbound Route 60 OPEN

North and southbound Route 65 OPEN

Expect delays during high traffic volume times

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.