Signal, Intersection Improvements at Three Locations in Joplin Beginning Week o…

Jasper & Newton Counties - Drivers should expect occasional lane closures and traffic delays when a project to make intersection improvements and install traffic signals and street lighting begins in Joplin the week of August 5, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Here is where the work will be done:

• Missouri Route 43 (Main Street) and 34th Street
• • Add northbound right turn lane
• Reconfigure center left turn lanes on Route 43 (Main Street)
• Loop 49 (Range Line Road) and Jasper County Route TT (Newman Road)
  • Slightly widen right turn lanes
  • Install new street lighting
• Missouri Route 43 (Main Street) and Fountain Road
  • Replace current traffic signals with new ones on poles and mast arms

This project also includes installing new signs and permanent striping.

Traffic Impacts:

• Beginning August 5, contractor will be working on shoulders and median at Route 43 (Main Street/Hearnes Boulevard) and 34th
• From Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 16, contractor will CLOSE northbound Route 43 (Main Street) around the clock while crews work on storm sewers
  • Between 41st Street and 35th Street, northbound Route 43 open to local traffic only
  • Between 35th Street and 32nd Street, all northbound Route 43 (Main Street) lanes CLOSED
  • All southbound Route 43 (Main Street) lanes OPEN
  • Any lane closures will occur during nighttime hours, 8 p.m.-6 a.m., Monday-Friday
• Once this work is complete, contractor will begin building turn lanes, installing street lighting and traffic signals (Route 43/Main Street & Fountain Road) during the rest of the project
• Drivers will encounter lane closures and traffic delays for the duration of the project
  • Any lane closures will occur during nighttime hours
  • At least one lane open in each direction at all times
• Drivers are urged to use caution as crews and equipment will be working close to traffic
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching work zones
• No signed detours
• Drivers should find alternate routes around work zones
• Check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.

Project Information:

• Prime contractor: APAC-Central, Springfield
• Total cost: $1.1 million
• Completion date: December 1, 2024

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

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