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Camera Feeds Temporarily Down

There is currently an issue with providing live camera footage from our traffic cameras. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

Camera Stream Maintenance Window

There will be a maintenance window for camera streams from 7pm to 11pm CDT on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

Camera System Maintenance

There is maintenance on Camera Streaming Services being performed throughout the day 01-27-2020. Video streams may be interrupted or not accessible during this time period.

US 65 to Open by September 15th

The northbound US 65 closure between US 60 and Sunshine Street should be opened by late Saturday or Sunday night, September 14-15.

Aug 20, 2019 03:18 PM

U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway) CLOSED in Springfield Tonight (Aug. 20)

Route 60 (James River Freeway) CLOSED between Campbell Avenue and Kansas Expressway in Springfield due to City Utilities crews replacing overhead power lines damaged by an over-sized load.

Road closures for 2019 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

The Route 66 festival will close various roads throughout downtown Springfield 8/8 to 8/11.

US 65 Southbound Closures

US 65 closures happening in the southbound direction through August 20th. More information at https://www.modot.org/route-65-rebuild-final-phase

Feb 07, 2019 09:46 AM

CU to begin electrical work along Fremont Avenue Feb. 12

City Utilities will begin relocating electric lines located along Fremont Avenue next week in preparation for the Battlefield Road and Fremont Avenue Intersection and Roadway Improvement Project, anticipated in 2020.

Feb 06, 2019 08:09 AM

LeCompte Road to close between Division Street and Springfield Underground entrance Feb. 10 - 17

North LeCompte Road will be closed between Division Street and the Springfield Underground southeast entrance driveway beginning 7 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 10 through 6 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 17, for roadway maintenance. Access to this Springfield Underground entrance will be maintained from the north.

Jan 23, 2019 08:04 AM

LeCompte Road Closure

LeCompte Road to close between Farm Road 116 and Springfield Underground entrance Jan. 27-Feb.2

Kimbrough Avenue Closure

Kimbrough Avenue will close between Montclair Street and Rockwood Street beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 through 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25 for street maintenance repairs. UPDATE: Kimbrough Avenue will close between Montclair Street and Rockwood Street beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 for street maintenance repairs. The repairs have been rescheduled due to weather conditions.

Jan 11, 2019 03:58 PM

Grand Street Bridge to close beginning Jan. 15 for completion of railroad crossing

City of Springfield Public Works The Grand Street Bridge located between Kansas Expressway and Park Avenue will close to traffic for approximately three weeks beginning Tuesday morning, Jan 15 for the Missouri & Northern Arkansas (M&NA) railway to complete improvements to the railroad crossing.

Jan 08, 2019 07:37 AM

Grant Avenue Closure

Grant Avenue will close between Chase Street and Commercial Street beginning 5 a.m. Thursday, January 10 through 6 a.m. Monday, January 21 for a Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad contractor to continue making necessary repairs to the Grant Avenue railroad bridge. This closure is necessary for the safety of the traveling public due to the work being performed.

Dec 17, 2018 07:30 AM

911 CAD Upgrade

Due to a 911 system upgrade, traffic incident information on www.ozarkstraffic.com may be incomplete. Thanks for your patience during this upgrade.

May 16, 2018 12:38 PM

Glenstone Avenue Pavement Rebuild Project

Scheduled to Begin with Night Work Week of May 21

New Sound Wall Coming to South Side of Route 60 in Southeast Springfield

Project Begins Week of April 23

Grand Street Bridge reconstruction moved up

Bridge to close April 9th and reopen in the fall.

Turn Lanes Closed Overnight at National and JRF

March 6-8

Mar 02, 2018 08:05 AM

Chestnut Expressway Bridge Project

Week of March 5th update.

Jan 18, 2018 08:39 AM

Chestnut Railroad Bridge Project

January Update

Dec 07, 2017 12:45 PM

Public Meeting for Rebuild of Glenstone Avenue Pavement

Plans to Rebuild the Glenstone Avenue Pavement at Public Meeting held on Devember 12, from 4:30 to 6:00pm at the MoDOT District Office.

Jul 06, 2017 09:30 AM

Route 65: THE REBUILD

Route 65 Full Directional Closures Beginning July 10th.

Jan 19, 2017 04:07 PM

Chestnut Expressway Closure

Chestnut Expressway Move to Temporary Bypass West of Route 65 RESCHEDULED for Friday Night, Jan. 20

Route 65 Six-Lane Project - Springfield

Update for Week of December 26, 2016

U.S. Route 60 at Greene County Routes NN/J Interchange Project

FINAL Update for Week of December 12, 2016

Lane Closure on SB US 65

One Southbound Lane of Route 65 Closed over I-44 on Monday, Dec. 12

Route 65 Six-Laning/Bridge Improvements

Update for Week of December 5, 2016

Chestnut Expressway Railroad Bridge/ Overpass Project

New construction to bridge over the railroad tracks west of US 65 on Chestnut.

Project Freeway: U.S. 60 Rogersville Completed a Month Ahead of Schedule

Project Freeway: U.S. 60 Rogersville is completed!

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update June 23

Major Traffic Impacts Planned

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update June 15

Work scheduled, traffic impacts and project summary

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update June 8

Work scheduled, traffic impacts, and project summary

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update June 1

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update May 25

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts and Project Summary

Westbound I-44 to Southbound Route 65 Ramp CLOSED

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update May 18

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Overnight Closure for Republic Rd & National Intersection

Paving will require the intersection to be closed

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update May 11

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Lane Closures on NB Kansas for Pavement Repair

May 11th - 14th

Webster Street Closed at Railroad Crossing

Thursday, May 7th through May 18th

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update May 4

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update April 27

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Overnight Closure for Republic Rd & National Intersection

Intersection will be closed overnight tonight, April 23

Lane Closures on Kansas for Pavement Repair

Sunday, April 26 through Wednesday, April 29

Southbound Route 65 Off Ramp to Battlefied Closing RESCHEDULED

Ramp will be closed starting Monday, April 27, 2015

Southbound Route 65 Off Ramp to Battlefield CLOSED

Closed for up to two weeks beginning Friday, April 24, 2015

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update April 20

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Closures scheduled for Sunset St over next two weeks

Begins Monday, April 20, 2015 at 8:00 am

Overnight Slowdowns on US 65 at Battlefield on April 17

From 9:00 pm on Friday, April 17 until 2:00 am on Saturday, April 18

HAWK Pedestrian Traffic Signal on Sunset to Begin Functioning

HAWK signal will start functioning on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 9:00 am

Overnight Closure for Republic Rd between Chase & Twin Oaks Office Park April 14, 2015

Closure starts 9:30PM April 14, 2015 and goes until 5:30AM April 15, 2015

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update April 13

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts and Project Summary

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update April 6

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Boonville Ave and Olive St signal to begin fashing

Signal to flash red in all directions

Route 65 Traffic Shifted AWAY from Median

Lanes of traffic shifted on US 65 until late summer

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update Mar 30

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

US 65 Lane Closure Monday, March 23

Southbound US65 right lane closed under Battlefield Rd

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update Mar 23

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts and Project Summary

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update Mar 16

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Kansas Expressway Closed at RR Crossing south of Chestnut

Kansas Expressway Closed at RR Crossing - March 21-23

HAWK Signal Installation to Occur

Over the next two weeks, traffic limited due to HAWK signal installation

Eastbound lane of Sunset between Kimbrough and Dollison closed today

Eastbound lane closed due to sidewalk removals.

Battlefield Road Bridge Over Route 65 Demolition to Cause Major Traffic Impacts March 7-9 Reminder

Battlefield Road at 65 will be closed and 65 will be reduced to one lane with traffic routed over ramps

Battlefield Road Bridge Over Route 65 Demolition to Cause Major Traffic Impacts March 7-9

Drivers can expect major delays at the Battlefield/65 interchange March 7-9

Winter Travel Advisory

Winter Travel Advisory Wednesday through Thursday, March 4-5

Battlefield Road Bridge Over Route 65 Demolition to Cause Major Traffic Impacts March 1-2

Traffic will see major impacts on Battlefield and 65 during bridge demolition.

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update Feb 20

Work scheduled, traffic impacts, and project summary.

Battlefield Road Bridge Over Route 65 Demolition Rescheduled

Demolition for the Battlefield Road bridge over Route 65 has been rescheduled for March 1-2.

Battlefield Road and Ramps OPEN at Route 65

Battlefield Road is open to traffic in the new diverging diamond interchange pattern.

Lane Closures on National

Lanes will be closed on National between Walnut Lawn and Primrose

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update 2 Feb 9

Battlefield Road CLOSED weekend of Feb 14

Lane Closure Along Sunset Street Feb 9

Lanes closed on Sunset between Kimbrough & Dollison

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update Feb 9

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update Jan 30

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts and Project Summary

Kansas Expressway: Expect Daytime Lane Closings in Two Locations Week of Jan. 26

Lane closures on Kansas Expwy due to MoDOT crews repairing storm drain grates

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update Jan 26

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Jan 19

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Public Works to Alter Overnight Traffic Signal Operations at 13 Springfield Intersections

Public Works to alter overnight traffic signal operations

Traffic Shifts January 13-14 on Republic Rd

Traffic shifts on Republic Rd Widening project

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update Jan 12

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update Jan 5

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts and Project Summary

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update Dec 29

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update Dec 22

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Winter Travel Advisory

Rain, sleet, and snow expected to impact southwest Missouri beginning December 17th and lasting through December 18th.

Overnight Closures Next Week at Republic Road and National Avenue Intersection

Intersection to close overnight Monday and Tuesday night, December 15th and 16th.

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update Dec 12

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update Dec 5

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, Project Summary

Monastery Street to Close at Republic Road for Six Months for Widening Project

Monastery Street closed for approximately six months for the widening of Republic Road.

City of Springfield and MoDOT prepare for Holiday Shopping Traffic

Preparing for holiday traffic

Westbound I-44 to Southbound Route 60 Ramp CLOSED Dec. 1

Ramp Closed During Nighttime Hours Dec 1

High Traffic Volume Expected During Thanksgiving and Black Friday

No Road Work Planned During Holiday Weekend

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update Nov 24

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Northbound National Avenue South of Republic Road Reduced to One Lane on Friday

National reduced to one lane on Friday

Republic Road Closed Tonight From Chase Card Services to Monastery Street for Bridge Work

Republic Road closed for bridge work

Watch for Flashing Red Signal, Lane Closures Tomorrow at Campbell Avenue and Grand Street

Signal changeover

Northbound National Avenue South of Republic Road Reduced to One Lane 9 am - 5 pm

Northbound National lane closed south of Republic Rd

Westbound Lanes of Route 60 CLOSED East of Campbell During Overnight Hours Nov 18 & 20

Route 60 Westbound Lanes Closed

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Nov. 18 Public Meeting

Public Meeting to be held at Second Baptist for drivers to view construction plans

City Staff, Snowplows Ready for Weekend Snow Forecast

City preparing for snow removal on roads

Glenstone/James River Improvement Project Wrapping Up Before Thanksgiving

Project Description, wrapping up before Thanksgiving

Mount Vernon and Orchard Crest Avenue Intersection to Close Monday for Six Weeks

Intersection Improvement Project Closure

Republic Road East of Glenstone Avenue

Where, When, What, and Details

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update November 7

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project Update October 31

Work Scheduled, Traffic Impacts, and Project Summary

Battlefield Road/Route 65 Interchange Reconstruction Project

Replace Battlefield Road bridge over Route 65. Convert interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange design. Build a southbound and northbound auxiliary lane on Route 65 to connect the Sunshine Street and Battlefield Road ramps. Install new traffic signal at Battlefield Road and Woodstock Avenue.

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