Work scheduled:
Rock and dirt grading for new U.S. 65 northbound lanes between Route 165 and Mall Road.
Construction of new Business 65 overpass.
Box culvert installation across Industrial Boulevard.
Installing storm drain system along Route V near College of the Ozarks.
Retaining wall construction at southwest corner of U.S. 65 and Route V.
Highway lighting and traffic signal wiring installed near U.S. 65 and Business 65.
No night work or blasting planned.
Impact on Traffic:
Traffic may be stopped occasionally for short periods on Mall Road and Birch Road to allow dump trucks hauling rock to cross the road.
One-lane traffic possible on Industrial Boulevard.
All other work planned should take place AWAY from traffic.
Work zone speed limit on U.S. 65: 45 mph.
Project background: Construction of U.S. 65/Business 65 interchange and overpass for Business 65 north of new interchange and widening of U.S. 65 to four lanes along 1.6 miles (2,000 feet north of Bus. 65/Route V to just south of Route 165.)
Cost: $19.2 million (low bid), shared by MoDOT, City of Hollister and Taney County.
Prime contractor: W.A. Ellis Construction of Independence.
Scheduled completion: Fall 2006.
