Davis Blvd. CLOSED in Joplin for relocation project beginning this Wednesday

Where: Davis Boulevard between 27th Street and Route FF (32nd Street) in Joplin

When: Wednesday, September 30 for the duration of the project

What: Contractor crews CLOSING Davis Boulevard as part of a project to relocate the street approximately 1,000 feet to the east and connect it with Stephens Boulevard

Traffic Impacts:

• Davis Boulevard CLOSED between 27th Street and Route FF (32nd Street) in Joplin

• Access to the General Mills facility will be maintained throughout the project

• Traffic will be directed along a signed detour using Route FF (32nd Street), Range Line Road and 20th Street. Drivers urged to find alternate routes

• Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone

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

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

Additional Details: The work to relocate Davis Boulevard is to make room for a future project to build a bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Railroad at Route FF (32nd Street).

Project Information:

• Prime contractor: Hartman & Company Inc., Springfield

• Total project cost: $2.9 million

• Completion date: December 1, 2026