MoDOT: Greene County Route MM Widening Project In Republic Focus of Public Hearing

Republic, Greene County - Those interested in the Greene County Route MM Widening Project in Republic are invited to a public hearing to discuss proposed improvements and project information on Tuesday, December 17, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The come-and-go style meeting will be held 4:30 - 6 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, at the City of Republic BUILDS Building, 4221 South Wilson's Creek Blvd, Republic, Missouri. No formal presentation is planned. Those who attend may come at any time between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn about the project and ask questions.

Those unable to attend the in-person meeting can view exhibits, get project information and leave comments by visiting www.modot.org/southwest.

For those unable to access the online meeting, contact MoDOT's Southwest District Office at 417.895.7600 and accommodations will be made to share the information and gather feedback.

Project highlights:

• Widen Route MM to 4 lanes between I-44 and Haile Street in Brookline
• Widen bridge over Route 360/James River Freeway to accommodate additional lanes and pedestrian access
• Install 8 inch raised concrete median between I-44 and Haile Street with breaks at: Farm Road 144, King's Street, Farm Road 148, Carnahan Street, Route 360/James River Freeway, Brookline Ave, Farm Road 156/Sawyer Rd, Amazon Facility and Haile St.
• Pedestrian improvements from Carnahan Street to Haile Street
• Realignment of Farm Road 144
• New signalized intersection at Farm Road 144
• Improved intersection access
• Expand existing intersection at Route MM and Sawyer Road

Expected traffic impacts during construction:

• Farm Road 144 intersection at Route MM may be CLOSED intermittently, but not for long periods of time
• Lane closures and lane shifts on Route MM from I-44 to Haile Street
• Route MM night closures for storm sewer installations
• Residential and businesses will have access during construction

Total project costs for the Route MM Widening between I-44 and Route 360/James River Freeway is $18.2 million and is partially unfunded. Total project costs for the Route MM Widening between Route 360/James River Freeway and Haile Street is $13.2 million and is currently unfunded. The State is applying for a RAISE Grant through OTO.

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For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest

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