Local Upgrade Alert: MoDOT to Improve Sidewalks in Dallas, Hickory & Polk Counties for ADA Compliance

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) plans to upgrade sidewalks in Dallas, Hickory, and Polk Counties. The upgrades aim to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The project will start the week of April 22. It will involve removing and replacing sections of sidewalks at driveways and business entrances. Temporary gravel coverings may be used during this process. Contractors will ensure businesses remain accessible during the work.

The project includes replacing sidewalks and paved approaches. It also involves installing crosswalks, curbs, curb ramps, and improving drainage. Updating signs and marking pavement are also part of the project. The work will take place in various locations across the three counties.

Drivers may face flaggers and lane drops during construction. They are advised to be cautious, particularly near gravel-covered driveways and entrances. Weather and construction delays may affect the work schedule.

The project will start on Missouri Route 215 at the Frisco Highline Trail near Morrisville. It will then move northwards, ending in Cross Timbers. Hunter Chase & Associates, Inc., a Springfield-based company, is carrying out the work. They secured the contract with a bid of $1.3 million.

The project is set to be completed by December 1, 2024. For more information, contact MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest. MoDOT reminds everyone to buckle up and avoid using phones while driving.

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