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Hwy 65 widening project to move forward

A plan to widen a portion of Highway 65 in Van Buren County will move forward after the Arkansas Department of Transportation provided public notice of a Finding of No Significant Impact for the proposed improvements that will go from Highway 254 in Dennard to Highway 10 in Botkinburg. The Federal Highway Administration has issued the FONSI, which means the project will not have a significant impact on the human or natural environment. This step clears the way for the next phase of project development…

Van Buren County, AR · 3d
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Forward 44: Major Interstate Improvements Set to Strengthen Southwest Missouri’s Economy

Major improvements are coming to Interstate 44, with new investment aimed at improving safety, strengthening freight movement and supporting economic growth across southwest Missouri. During a recent Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Inside the Issues event, representatives from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and its project partners shared updates...

Springfield, MO · 2d
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OTO presents possible changes to U.S. 60 and 65 interchange

ROGERSVILLE, Mo. (KY3) - The Ozarks Transportation Organization is gathering information and opinions from locals on its proposed project along a stretch of U.S. 60 and 65. “We are looking at the 60, 65 area in a broader sense, trying to look at the connectivity as a whole for the region,” said Sara Fields, Executive Director of OTO. “How we can improve safety, how we can enhance access as well as travel time reliability and congestion.”

Rogersville, MO · 4d
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KY3

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Ed Fillmer's Ozarks Life: The old gas stations of Route 66

Springfield, MO · 3d

KOLR10 News

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Drivers, residents give feedback on potential improvements along US 60 & US 65

GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — On Tuesday evening, people in Greene County had the chance to give feedback on a major transportation study, which could bring improvements to two busy corridors. A public meeting was held at Courageous Church in Rogersville to learn more about the U.S. 60/US 65 PEL Study, a regional transportation access & […]

Greene County, MO · 4d

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Businesses weigh construction impacts as MoDOT begins East Sunshine Street project

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Construction crews broke ground Monday on a $10.4-million project along East Sunshine Street, and businesses along the route said they understand the work needs to be done. The Missouri Department of Transportation began the 19-month Sunshine Street East Corridor project to improve traffic flow and safety....

Springfield, MO · 8d

KOLR10 News

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Crews begin work on Sunshine Street safety improvements

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Some big changes are coming to Sunshine Street. On Monday, MODOT crews started working on safety improvements along just over four miles of East Sunshine, between Glenstone Avenue and Farm Road 199. The primary change will be raising the medians in order to help traffic flow and reduce the number of crashes […]

Springfield, MO · 12d

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Route 43 Spring River Bridge project on track following fatal motor crash

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - The Route 43 and Spring River Bridge is on target to be completed by December 1, 2026, MoDOT confirms.

Jasper County, MO · 16d

KOLR10 News

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East Sunshine Street improvement project to begin Nov. 2

A $6.5 million project to improve traffic flow, sidewalks, and signals on East Sunshine Street in Springfield is scheduled to begin on November 2.

Springfield, MO · 18d

Springfield News-Leader

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Work to make Springfield's East Sunshine Street safer starts next week

Safety improvements along East Sunshine Street have been talked about for years. After pushback from businesses over the installation of new safety medians and adjusting plans, the Missouri Department of Transportation will get work underway starting Monday, Nov. 2. MoDOT's improvement project spans 4.2 miles, from Glenstone Avenue to Farm Road 199, and seeks to make Sunshine Street safer by improving pedestrian crossings, adjusting intersections and reducing left turns outside of signalized intersections. Sunshine Street east of Glenstone has the highest crash rate of all five-lane roadways in Springfield and more than double the state average, according to previous News-Leader reporting. According to a MoDOT news release, work will start east of U.S. 65 before making its way west. Construction is anticipated to be complete by June 30, 2028, though weather conditions and work delays could affect this timeline. The construction will be completed by D&E Plumbing & Heating LLC, Nixa for $6.5 million. In total, including design and other preliminary work, the project costs exceed $10 million. What the project will entail The project includes several segments of new sidewalks, replaced driveways and more accessible pedestrian infrastructure. Here's what to expect: New westbound right turn lane at Enterprise Avenue

Springfield, MO · 20d

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Major project complete: West 20th St reopens

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — The City of Joplin, Jasper County, and the Joplin Special Road District celebrated the official reopening of West 20th Street Friday, October 23, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting.

Joplin, MO · 22d

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MoDOT issues warning for ramp closures in Newton County paving project

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) -- The Missouri Department of Transportation is warning motorists of two ramp closures due to a paving project.

Newton County, MO · 24d

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US-60 roundabout work continues near Monett

BARRY COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Work continues on the Hwy 60 and Hwy 97 roundabout in Yonkerville at Monett Regional Airport.

Barry County, MO · 25d

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MoDOT gets feedback on the Kansas Expressway project in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Some big changes will be coming to Springfield’s Kansas Expressway; MoDOT plans to widen the road from four lanes to six in hopes of addressing traffic flow and safety. Springfield citizens weighed in on their plans for the $7.64 million project. “We refine projects based on...

Springfield, MO · 25d

KY3

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MoDOT announces locations of increased interstate speed limits

Missouri · 24d

KYTV

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MoDOT pitches widening of busy Kansas Expressway stretch

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A stretch of Kansas Expressway could grow from four lanes to six under a new Missouri Department of Transportation proposal that also includes bridge work and changes at two intersections. MoDOT wants to add a third lane each way on Kansas Expressway from Grand Street to...

Springfield, MO · 27d

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MO-DOT road repairs on Route E in Newton County through Wednesday

NEWTON COUNTY, MO — The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers in Newton County to use alternate routes this week as crews work to replace damaged pipes beneath Route E.

Newton County, MO · 26d

KYTV

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Ozarks traffic officials share tips during National Teen Driver Safety Week

Sunday marked the start of Teen Driver Safety Week. The focus is to protect the newest and youngest drivers when on the road.

Springfield, MO · 26d