TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 97 CLOSED South of Route 60 in Barry Co. Beginning Sept. 17

Where: Northbound Missouri Route 97 CLOSED at U.S. Route 60 near Monett Regional Airport

When: Beginning Thursday, September 17 for up to 45 days

What: Contractor crews continuing construction of roundabout at Route 97/Route 60 intersection

Traffic Impacts:

• No access for northbound Route 97 drivers to Route 60
• No access to southbound Route 97 from either direction of Route 60
• Southbound Route 97 drivers will be able to turn right on to westbound Route 60
• Westbound Route 60 drivers will be able to turn right on to northbound Route 97
• Route 60 reduced to one lane in each direction
• Northbound Route 97 drivers will be directed along a signed detour using Missouri routes 37, Barry County Route B, and Missouri Route 97
• Access to all businesses will be maintained during the closure
• 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.

Details: 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

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