TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect Lane Closures, Traffic Delays on Henry Co. R…

Where: Henry County Route J between Missouri Route 52 and West 1st Street in Calhoun

When: 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday & Tuesday, March 30 & 31

What: Contractor crews removing trees ahead of a project to replace sidewalks and resurface Route J later this summer

Traffic Impacts:

• Route J reduced to one lane where crews are working
• Drivers will encounter flaggers directing traffic through the work zone
• Drivers will have access to all driveways and entrances during this work
• Drivers should watch for crews and equipment close to the road and should expect slowed traffic and delays
• No signed detour
• Drivers urged to find alternate routes
• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the closure
• Check MoDOT's Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

This work is part of a contract to make pavement and sidewalk improvements at various locations in Bates and Henry counties. That project is expected to start mid-summer 2026.

For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest

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