Sidewalk, intersection improvements in Lamar & Lockwood scheduled to begin week of Sept. 1

Barton & Dade Counties – Drivers should watch for contractor crews making sidewalk and intersection improvements and working close to traffic in Lamar and Lockwood beginning the week of September 1, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Improvements include improving sidewalks, making landings, crosswalks, adding pedestrian signs, crossing buttons and pavement markings conform to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Here are the locations where the work will be done:

• Lamar (beginning September 1)
• Sidewalk improvements along U.S. Route 160 (12th Street) between Truman Street and Hagny Street
• Intersection improvements along U.S. Route 160 (12th Street) between Walnut Street and Hagny Street
  Lockwood (beginning September 8):
• Sidewalk improvements along U.S. Route 160 (4th Street) between Park Street and Cottonwood Street
• Intersection improvements along U.S. Route 160 (4th Street) between Sycamore Street and Locust Street

Traffic Impacts:

Drivers are urged to use caution and be aware of crews and equipment working close to traffic

Work will be done during daytime hours (6 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday)

Drivers may encounter occasional lane closures and flaggers in areas where crews are working

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching work zones

No signed detours

Drivers should find alternate routes around work zones

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.

This project also includes similar work in Granby, Neosho, Fairview and Wentworth in Newton County, and Golden City, Lantha and Irwin in Barton County. That work is scheduled to be done in 2026.

Project Information:

Prime contractor: Hartman & Company Inc., Springfield
Total cost: $2.3 million
Completion date: November 1, 2026