Traffic delays in Jasper County starting May 6

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) -- Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) announces lane closure and traffic delays starting May 6, 2024.

According to MoDOT, crews will convert the intersection to a single lane roundabout and will impact traffic on Jasper County Route HH at Dr. Russell Smith Way in Carthage.

Traffic Impacts

• Beginning the week of May 6, work will begin on the roundabout on Route HH between I-49 and Chapel Road.
• Crews will begin work on south shoulder when temporary access is built for Mercy Hospital.
• Drivers should be aware of crews and equipment working close to traffic.
• Drivers can expect occasional lane closures, with traffic through the work zone controlled by flaggers.
• Drivers will have access to all driveways and businesses on Route HH.
• NO signed detour.
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone.
• Drivers urged to find alternate routes to avoid work zone.

Weather and scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

MoDOT says the project is a 50/50 cost share with the City of Carthage.

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