Upcoming Road Improvements on Routes 160 & 97: Virtual Meeting Details and Project Insights

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss resurfacing projects on U.S. Route 160 and Missouri Route 97 in Barton, Dade, and Lawrence counties. The meeting will be available online from May 19, 2024, to June 2, 2024. Participants can access the meeting through the project's webpage to learn about the project details and improvements.

The resurfacing is scheduled to start in spring 2025 and will focus on three sections of U.S. Route 160 and Missouri Route 97. The project will include adding two-foot shoulders and rumble strips to enhance road safety. It also involves extending 12 culverts on Route 160 between Lockwood and Missouri Route 39.

Another key part of the project is the maintenance and upgrade of the U.S. Route 160/North Fork Spring River bridge north of Golden City. The bridge will remain a one-lane bridge until 2027, when it will be replaced with a two-lane structure to improve traffic flow and safety.

For those who cannot attend the online meeting, MoDOT offers alternative ways to access information and provide feedback by contacting its Southwest District Office at 417.895.7600. The project's total estimated cost is $10.8 million, underscoring MoDOT's commitment to enhancing regional transportation infrastructure.

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