Focus of Public Meeting Thursday, January 23

Reeds Spring, Stone County - Those interested in the U.S. Route 160, Missouri Route 13 and Missouri Route 248 Roundabout Project in Reeds Spring are invited to a public meeting to discuss the traffic impacts during construction and project information on Thursday, January 23, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

The come-and-go style meeting will be held 4:30 - 6 p.m., Thursday, January 23, at the Reeds Spring High School District Learning Center 20277 MO-413, Reeds Spring. 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 and get project information 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:

• Build roundabout at U.S. Route 160, Missouri Route 13, Missouri Route 248 & Dogwood Tree Road north of Reeds Spring to improve safety and traffic flow
• Approximately 12,000 vehicles per day use the intersection

Traffic impacts during construction:

• Traffic impacts will be discussed such as staged construction to allow for all movements through the intersection during all phases
• Electronic message boards and news releases will notify the public of traffic impacts
• Drivers urged to use alternate routes during construction to avoid the work zone

Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2025.

The estimated project cost is $2.1 million.

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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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