The four-laning of U.S. 65 between Springfield and a little south of Buffalo has become a high priority for the Springfield region and has been added to MoDOT's construction timetable. Work began in 2007.
The project was funded after being rated near the top of a list of significant needs around the state. The ratings were done by a statewide Major Projects Task Force made up of city and county leaders, including several from southwest Missouri, and MoDOT planners.
The passage of Amendment 3 in 2004, shifting transportation money back to MoDOT, allowed the U.S. 65 project to be added to MoDOT’s 5-year construction plan.
The first phase of the project started in 2007 and covers 9.5 miles between Springfield and Fair Grove.
The second phase started in early 2008 and extends 13.3 miles between Fair Grove and a point near Dallas County Route EE.
Estimated cost: $65 million.
Expected Traffic Impacts:
Traffic slowdowns possible during blasting operations and when equipment enters and leaves work aras. It also is possible some side roads may be closed for periods of time to allow the new roads to be connected to the new lanes of Route 65.
Project Timeline:
- 2000 – U.S. 65 widened to four-lanes and interchange completed at Fair Grove
- Spring 2005 – Following voter approval of Amendment 3 in November 2004, additional Route 65 widening projects added to MoDOT’s 5-Year Plan
- 2007-2009 – Construction underway to build a four-lane highway between Springfield and Fair Grove with completion in 2009
- 2008-2010– Construction underway to build a four-lane highway between Fair Grove and Dallas County Route EE near Foose with completion in 2010
- 2008-2010 – Four-lane, relocation project scheduled to begin between Dallas County Route EE near Foose and the Truman Road on the south edge of Buffalo with completion scheduled in 2010
For more information, contact our Springfield District Office at 417-895-7600 or
1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636).
Last updated: May 2008.
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