MoDOT: U.S. Route 160 and Christian County Route EE Intersection Safety Improvements Project
Highlandville, Christian County – Those interested in the U.S. Route 160 and Christian County Route EE Intersection Safety Improvements Project in Highlandville are invited to a public meeting to discuss proposed improvements and project information on Tuesday, October 27, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.
The come-and-go style meeting will be held from 4:30 – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, at the Highlandville Elementary FEMA Room, 223 Kentling Ave, Highlandville. No formal presentation is planned. Those who attend may come anytime between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn about the project, ask questions, and leave comments.
Those unable to attend the in-person meeting can view exhibits and obtain project information at www.modot.org/southwest. Comments on this project can be mailed in, emailed, or submitted online through the project website until Tuesday, November 10. For those unable to access the online meeting, contact MoDOT’s Southwest District Office, and accommodations will be made to share the information and gather feedback.
MoDOT is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact Southwest District Communications at 417.895.7600 by October 19. For those unable to access the online meeting, contact MoDOT’s Southwest District Office, and accommodations will be made to share the information and gather feedback.
Project highlights:
- Build a roundabout at U.S. Route 160, Christian County Route EE, and Mulberry Road in Highlandville to improve safety and traffic flow
- Realign Mulberry Road and Glossip Avenue on the west side of the roundabout
- Safety improvements and curve realignments on Route EE between U.S. Route 160 and U.S. Route 65
- Pavement resurfacing on Route EE between U.S. Route 160 and U.S. Route 65
Traffic Impacts:
- Intersection to remain OPEN during most of the project
- Intersection may be CLOSED intermittently, but not for long periods as crews tie in road access to the roundabout
- Lane closures on Route EE
- 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 Fall of 2027.
Estimated Total Cost: $13.5 million
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