MoDOT East Sunshine Street Corridor Project in Springfield – Public Hearing

Those interested in a project to improve traffic flow along Greene County Route D (East Sunshine Street) in Springfield are invited to a public hearing to discuss proposed improvements and project information on Tuesday, February 6.
The come-and-go style meeting will be held 4:30 – 6 p.m., Tuesday, February 6, at Schweitzer Student Center, 2701 E. Sunshine Street, Springfield. No formal presentation is planned. Those who attend may come at any time between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn about the project and ask questions.
Those unable to attend the in-person meeting can view exhibits, get project information and leave comments by visiting www.modot.org/southwest.
For those unable to access the online meeting, contact MoDOT’s Southwest District Office at 417.895.7600 and accommodations will be made to share the information and gather feedback.
Project highlights:
• Proposed improvements at various locations on Greene County Route D (Sunshine Street) between Business 65 (Glenstone Avenue) in Springfield and Farm Road 199 east of Springfield include:
o Signal improvements
o Sidewalk (ADA) improvements
o Intersection improvements
o Safety and traffic operations improvement by managing access
• Resurfacing and pavement markings will be constructed between Business 65 (Glenstone Avenue) in Springfield and Missouri Route 125 east of Springfield.
Expected traffic impacts during construction:
• Lane closings on Greene County Route D (Sunshine Street) at times
• Narrowed lanes and traffic shifts on Missouri Greene County Route D (Sunshine Street) at times
• During higher traffic volume times, drivers can expect occasional delays
• During the intersection work, turn lanes may be closed at times
• Crews and equipment close to traffic in areas
• Drivers may need to seek alternate routes to get to their destinations