TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 97 CLOSED North of Route 60 in Barry Co. Beginning June 22

Where: Missouri Route 97 between U.S. Route 60 and Barry County Farm Road 2000 north of Monett Regional Airport

When: Monday, June 22 through Thursday, August 6

What: Contractor crews beginning the first phase of construction of roundabout

Traffic Impacts:

• No access to Missouri Route 97 between U.S. Route 60 and Barry County Farm Road 2000 north of Monett Regional Airport
• Drivers will have access to all driveways and entrances on Route 97 but will not be allowed to turn on to Route 60
• Drivers wishing to access Route 97 will be directed along a signed detour using Route 60 and Missouri Route 37
• Drivers urged to find alternate routes
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone
• Check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

This work is part of a project to make improvements at six (6) intersections along U.S. Route 60 between Newton County Route Y east of Seneca and Missouri Route 97 in Barry County near the Monett Regional Airport. More information can be found by going to the project website.

Project Information:

• Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction Co., Springfield
• Completion Date: December 1, 2026
• Total Cost: $9.7 million

For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest . To receive the latest news and text alerts, sign up for e-updates .

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