Hollister/U.S. 65 Interchange
Construction
Update for Week of December 27
*DISTRICT 8, SPRINGFIELD - Work
scheduled: Rock blasting planned east side of U.S.
65 near Route 165.
Rock blasting planned at Birch Road and Industrial Boulevard.
Dirt graded and utilities relocated on east side of U.S. 65
along Business 65 near First Street.
Water and sewer lines installed on either side of U.S. 65
at Birch Road.
Impact on Traffic:
When blasting occurs, traffic on U.S. 65 will be stopped for
short periods before and after the blast. The scheduled delay
for blasting is five minutes each time, though it could be
longer. Blasting may occur several times a day.
One-lane traffic and delays possible at intersection of Birch
Road and Industrial Boulevard.
All other work planned should take place AWAY from traffic.
Early Heads Up: Night work planned
beginning the week of Jan. 3. Traffic stopped at night for
short periods on Business 65 east of U.S. 65. Trucks hauling
rock and dirt from northside of the road to south side.
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.
