Closure of St. Louis Ave. in Joplin postponed to Oct. 21

Where: St. Louis Avenue north of Missouri Route 66 (7th Street) in Joplin

When: Beginning Wednesday, October 21 for up to three weeks pending completion of work on signals at Florida Avenue

What: Contractor crews will install new storm sewer, sidewalk crossings and concrete approach

Traffic Impacts:

• Louis Avenue CLOSED on north side of Route 66 (7th Street) beginning Wednesday, October 21 for up to three weeks

• Work on St. Louis Avenue will not start until signal work at Florida Avenue is complete and open to traffic

• Access to all business on St. Louis Avenue north of Route 66 (7th Street) maintained during business hours

• No signed detour

• 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.

This work is part of a project to make improvements along the Route 66 (7th Street) corridor in Joplin between Jasper County Route P (Schifferdecker Avenue) and Loop 49 (Range Line Road). More information can be found by going to the project website.

Project Information:

• Prime Contractor: D&E Plumbing & Heating LLC, Nixa

• Construction Cost: $61.6 million

• Contract Completion Date: December 1, 2028