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Summer's on the way. When do Springfield's outdoor public pools open?
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that all pools in Springfield open on Saturday, May 25. The pools will open on varying days over Memorial Day weekend. Wanting to take a dip in Springfield this summer? You're in luck — the Springfield-Greene County Park Board will begin opening the...
Damaged pipe on James River Freeway median closes left westbound lane
Repairs to a damaged pipe on James River Freeway west of U.S. Route 65 near the Glenstone Avenue exit will close the westbound inside shoulder and far left lanes until further notice, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. Staging will take place over the next several days, according to MoDOT, and repairs are expected to take 14 days to complete. Crews will be making repairs to a damaged pipe in the median and will excavate the...
City Council to hear options for the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge restoration
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — City leaders are another step closer to deciding the future of the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge after a public information meeting discussing four bid options for its restoration. The historic footbridge was closed in 2016 for safety reasons; since then members of the community have been passionate about restoring it to its […]
🚧 Westbound U.S. Route 60 Lane Closure in Springfield, MO for Pipe Repair
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Springfield/Joplin, MO. The left lane on westbound U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway) just west of U.S. Route 65 near the Glenstone Avenue exit is currently closed until further notice. This closure is necessary for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and contractor crews to conduct repairs on a damaged pipe located in the median of the freeway. Commuters are advised to expect delays in the area and to seek alternative routes if possible. For more information and updates on this closure, please visit the MoDOT Southwest Missouri district website or follow their social media channels. The direct link to the traffic information for this repair can be found here: https://t.co/J1Qc44XWFf.
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