Monday, December 30, 2019

Traffic slowdowns/stops likely on 160 near Willard

(From MODOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic Slowdowns/Stops on Route 160 Near Willard Starting Week of Jan. 6

What: Rock blasting operations to slow/stop traffic along Route 160 and on nearby county roads

When: One time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Friday starting week of January 6 








Traffic Impacts:

-Traffic on Route 160 slowed or stopped for up to 15 minutes
-Traffic on nearby county roads that intersect Route 160 slowed or stopped for up to 15 minutes
-Flaggers on the road stopping traffic during blast and, possibly, after blast
-Drivers urged to use caution and follow instructions from flaggers on the road

(Weather or construction delays could alter the work schedule.)

Project Summary:

Widen Route 160 to four lanes between I-44 in Springfield and Jackson Street in Willard
Resurface the existing lanes of Route 160 between I-44 in Springfield and Route AB in Willard
Install concrete traffic barrier between lanes in areas
Add a pedestrian underpass underneath Route 160 at Hunt Road
Add a new box culvert to carry Frisco Highline Trail underneath Route 160 at Trail Mile 3
Add street lighting at intersections
Intersection improvements:
J-turn at Farm Road 123/Westgate Avenue
Right-in/Right-out at Haseltine Road (Farm Road 115)
Roundabout at Farm Road 94 near quarry
Add left-turn lane at Hughes Road
Roundabout at Farm Road 103/Melville Road/Hunt Road
Roundabout at Jackson Street
Add turn lanes at Greene County Route AB
Prime Contractor: APAC-Central, Springfield
Completion Date: December 1, 2020
Total Project Cost: $18.6 million

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