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Packer Road to close at BNSF railroad crossing north of Division Street May 24-26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Packer Road will close at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing north of Division Street beginning 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 24, through noon on Friday, May 26 for BNSF Railway Company to conduct maintenance...

Intersection of Grant Avenue and Evergreen Street to close for 24 hours beginning May 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The intersection of Grant Avenue and Evergreen Street will close to traffic for roughly 24 hours beginning 6 a.m., Monday, May 22 through 7 a.m., Tuesday, May 23 for roadway repairs. Motorists are advised to follow ...

Grant Avenue to close to traffic between Ildereen and Minota streets May 15-26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Grant Avenue will close between Ildereen and Minota streets beginning 7 a.m., Monday, May 15 through May 26 (weather dependent) for the replacement of the roadway pavement as part of the Grant Avenue Parkway corridor improve...

UPDATE: Mount Vernon Street and Broadway Avenue intersection to close May 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

UPDATE: Due to rain and wet conditions, construction at the intersection of Mount Vernon Street and Broadway Avenue has been rescheduled to begin 7 a.m., Monday, May 22. The intersection is expected to be closed for improvem...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of May 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of May 8 at the following location:  HIGH STREET and ROOSEVELT AVENUE (near Williams Elementary School). 

Three police officers will stat...

Jefferson Avenue to close to through traffic only at Walnut Street intersection May 4-8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jefferson Avenue will close to through traffic only at the Walnut Street intersection in downtown Springfield beginning 7 a.m., Thursday, May 4 through 7 a.m. Monday, May 8 (weather permitting) for City Utilities gas and water work.

Th...

UPDATE: National Avenue to remain closed at Bonaire Drive through early June

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

National Avenue will remain closed at Bonaire Drive, north of Norton Road, through early June as Springfield Public Works continues roadway repairs due to a failed stormwater culve...

SGF Yields and Springfield Police Department provide results for crosswalk enforcement to date

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Through a partnership with the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety campaign, the Springfield Police Department conducted Crosswalk Yield Check events beginning Friday, March 24 through Wednesday, April 19 at various crosswalk location...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of April 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of April 17 at the following location:  CHERRY STREET and HOLLAND AVENUE 

Three police officers will station themselves at this crosswalk...

Expect various short-term lane closures near Sunshine and National intersection April 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

Expect various short-term lane drops along National Avenue between Bennett Street and Linwood Street beginning at 8:30 a.m.- noon, Thursday, April 13 for sewer manhole maintenance....

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of April 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of April 10 at the following location:  SUNSET STREET and GRANT AVENUE (at the Greenway trail crossing) 

Three police officers will stati...

City now accepting contractor bids for Battlefield Corridor Improvement Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A collection of roadway and intersection improvements along East Battlefield Road between Luster and Lone Pine avenues is currently available for contractor bid through 10:30 a.m. on May 2. For full bid instructions, contractors are e...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of March 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of March 27 at the following location:  1300 E. BRADFORD PARKWAY (near CoxHealth Medical Center) 

Three police officers will station them...

Springfield Police to restart pedestrian safety Yield Checks at area crosswalks beginning March 24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program is once again stepping up their driver crosswalk compliance efforts. Beginning Friday, March 24 fail to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk and you may get pulled over. The first Yield ...

UPDATE: Galloway Trail to remain closed at Battlefield Road underpass through March 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE: Due to weather impacts, the closure of Galloway Greenway Trail at the Battlefield Road underpass will remain in place through Wednesday, March 29 so crews can complete sewer maintenance.  Please continue to obey the t...

Grant Ave. to close to one-way southbound only between Catalpa and State streets beginning March 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Utility construction inside the City’s right-of-way is expected to begin next week in Section Three (Catalpa to Grand) and Four (Grand to State) of the Grant Avenue Parkway.  The closure of Grant Avenue all...Read on...

Scenic Avenue to close to through traffic between Battlefield and Seminole March 20-22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

Scenic Avenue will close to through traffic between Battlefield Road and Seminole Street beginning 9 a.m., Monday, March 20 through 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 22 due to sewer work ne...

Virginia Avenue to close between Brookside Drive and Catalpa Street March 14-17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

Virginia Avenue will close to through traffic between Brookside Drive and Catalpa Street beginning 7 a.m., Tuesday, March 14 through 5 p.m., Friday, March 17 for sewer repairs. &am...

Kimbrough Avenue to close between Bennett and Portland streets March 13-16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

Kimbrough Avenue will close to through traffic between Bennett and Portland streets beginning 7 a.m.,  Monday, March 13 through 5 p.m., Thursday, March 16 for sewer repair...

National Avenue to close at Bonaire Drive beginning March 10 for roadway repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

National Avenue will close at Bonaire Drive, north of Norton Road, beginning 10 a.m. Friday, March 10 for emergency roadway repairs due to a failed stormwater culvert bridge. Repai...

Construction on Jefferson Avenue to continue with streetscaping between St. Louis and Walnut streets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Construction along Jefferson Avenue will continue this spring and summer between St. Louis and Walnut streets as streetscape improvement work is expected to ramp up March 13.

The Jefferson Avenue Streetscape project will extend the dow...

CANCELLED: Scenic Avenue to close to through traffic between Battlefield and Seminole March 6-9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

The closure of Scenic Avenue between Battlefield Road and Seminole Street scheduled for March 6-9 has been cancelled due to recent wet weather conditions impacting the sewer system...

City of Springfield soliciting public input on parking options in downtown Springfield

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield, in conjunction with Walker Consultants, is conducting a study of parking options in downtown Springfield. The goal of the study is to provide the City with options for improving the parking system, with a focu...

City set to begin final phase of Republic Road Widening at Campbell Avenue in March

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Motorists can expect delays overnight due to intersection work

The City is set to begin the final phase of Republic Road Widening beginning March 13 providing traffic capacity and safety improvements along one of the busiest retail cor...

City of Springfield provides update on Grant Avenue Parkway construction progress

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Construction of the Grant Avenue Parkway improvements is progressing on schedule with work in Section Two of the Parkway route (Sunshine to Ildereen) nearing completion and construction in Section Three (Catalpa to Grand) and Four (Gr...

City partners with Springfield Public Schools to celebrate Crossing Guard Appreciation Day Feb. 16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program is partnering with Springfield Public Schools to celebrate Crossing Guard Appreciation Day on Thursday, Feb. 16. SGF Yields is providing appreciation materials to sch...

Fourth quarter driver compliance studies focus on school crosswalks and need for increased safety

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Driver compliance at Springfield crosswalks has risen to an average of 54% across Springfield, according to fourth quarter crosswalk compliance assessments conducted by the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety progra...

Pershing Street to close between South Avenue and Patton Avenue Jan. 3-24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

Pershing Street will close for approximately three weeks between South Avenue and Patton Avenue beginning 6 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 3 for the construction of pedestrian and sidewalk im...

Grant Avenue closed between Portland and Stanford streets for utility repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant Avenue is closed between Portland and Stanford streets for water line and roadway repairs. Repair crews expect the roadway to reopen to southbound traffic by 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16 depending upon the state of repairs. ...

Pershing Street to close between South Avenue and Robberson Avenue Dec. 12 - Dec. 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

Pershing Street will close for approximately three weeks between South Avenue and Robberson Avenue beginning 6 a.m., Monday, Dec. 12 for the construction of pedestrian and sidewalk...

Eldon Avenue to close at the BNSF railroad crossing south of Division Street Dec. 12-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

Eldon Avenue will close at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing located south of Division Street beginning 6 a.m., Monday, Dec. 12 through Monday, Dec. 19 (wea...

Jefferson Avenue to reduce to one lane between St. Louis and Walnut Streets Dec. 5 - March 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

Southbound traffic on Jefferson Avenue will be reduced to one southbound lane between St. Louis and Walnut streets beginning Monday, Dec. 5 through roughly March 1 for utility rene...

Scenic Avenue to close at the railroad crossing north of Battlefield Road Dec. 5-8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

Scenic Avenue will close at the Missouri & Northern Arkansas (MNA) railroad crossing located north of Battlefield Road beginning 5 a.m., Monday, Dec. 5 through 5 p.m., Thursday...

South Kissick Avenue to close at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad crossing Nov. 29-Dec. 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE         

Kissick Avenue will close at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing located to the southeast of the James River Power Station beginning at 5 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. ...

City traffic engineers provide tips for avoiding Black Friday traffic congestion on Nov. 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Springfield staff at the Transportation Management Center of the Ozarks are prepared for Black Friday traffic on Nov. 25 with staff on hand to monitor and respond to traffic incidents and adjust signal timings where necessary ...

City to construct intersection safety improvements at Grand St. west of Campbell Ave. Nov. 14-18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Following years of monitoring crash rates and safety concerns at Grand Street west of the Campbell Avenue intersection, Springfield Public Works is set to construct a median that will restrict left turns on and off of Grand Street and...

Grant Avenue Parkway utility work to impact Grant and Portland intersection Nov. 7-11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The construction of utilities beneath the intersection of Grant Avenue and Portland Street will require the closure of eastbound and southbound lanes of traffic through the intersection beginning 7 a.m., Monday, Nov. 7 through Friday,...

Driver crosswalk compliance rate increases to 59% for third quarter 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Third quarter crosswalk assessments conducted by the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program indicate that driver compliance has increased to an average of 59% across Springfield. This is an increase of seven percentage ...

3700 East Catalpa Street to close Oct. 31 - Nov. 4 for railroad track replacement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

3700 East Catalpa Street will close at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing beginning at 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 31 through 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 for railroad track replacement by the BNSF Railway Company. 

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Division Street to close at the railroad crossing west of U.S. 65 Oct. 30-Nov. 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Division Street  will close at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing west of U.S. 65, beginning 7 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 30,  through Monday, Nov. 7 (weather and track availability permitting). The cl...

Construction of Fassnight Greenway Trail connection through Phelps Grove Park set to begin Oct. 19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Construction of a multi-use trail connection through Phelps Grove Park is set to begin Wednesday, Oct. 19. Contractor Radmacher Brothers Excavating Co. is beginning to mobilize equipment and materials for the start of construction act...

Springfield Police to restart pedestrian safety Yield Checks at Springfield crosswalks on Oct. 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program is stepping up their driver crosswalk compliance efforts. Beginning Thursday, Oct. 20 motorists who fail to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk may get pulled over. The first Y...

Grant Avenue to close between Ildereen and Minota streets Oct. 10-14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant Avenue will close between Ildereen and Minota streets beginning 6 a.m., Monday, Oct. 10 through 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 for utility work related to the Grant Avenue Parkway corridor improvement project. 

Motorists are adv...

Portland Street to close immediately east of Grant Avenue intersection beginning Oct. 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Portland Street will close to through traffic immediately east of the intersection of Grant Avenue beginning 7 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11 for the installation of sanitary sewer infrastructure under the roadway.  

The closure will ...

MEDIA ALERT: Lantern Walk events for Pedestrian Safety Month planned for Oct. 1

MEDIA ALERT

WHAT: The City's SGF Yields pedestrian safety program has partnered with area neighborhoods to host five Lantern Walk events in recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month. 

WHEN:  7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1WHERE:&a...

Elm Street to close between South Avenue and Jefferson Avenue Oct. 4 - Nov. 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Elm Street will close for approximately four weeks between South Avenue and Jefferson Avenue beginning 6 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4 for the construction of pedestrian and sidewalk improvements. 

Motorists are advised to seek an alt...

City issues Request for Qualifications through Oct. 13 for architecture and engineering services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield is soliciting letters of interest and qualification statements through 3 p.m., Oct. 13 from firms interested in providing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract consultant services fo...

Lantern walks planned in six neighborhoods in recognition of National Pedestrian Safety Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City of Springfield’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program is encouraging families to let their lights shine this October during National Pedestrian Safety Month. The program has partnered with area neighborhoo...

Expect lane closures at Sunshine Street intersections of Kimbrough, Jefferson and Campbell Sept. 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Motorists should expect lane closures at intersections along Sunshine Street 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 for minor paving repairs. Impacted intersections include the intersections of Campbell, Kimbrough and Jefferson...

Elm Street to close between Jefferson Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue Sept. 19 - Oct. 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Elm Street will close for approximately three weeks between Jefferson Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue beginning 6 a.m., Monday, Sept. 19 for the construction of pedestrian and sidewalk improvements. 

Motorists are advised to seek ...

Grant Avenue to close to one-way southbound only between Sunshine and Ildereen beginning Sept. 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant Avenue will close to one-way southbound traffic only between Sunshine and Ildereen streets beginning Monday, Sept. 26 for construction related to the Grant Avenue Parkway corridor improvement project. The roadway is expected to ...

Northbound and center lane of Grant Avenue to close between Ildereen and Minota streets Sept. 14-16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The northbound and center turn lanes of Grant Avenue will close between Ildereen and Minota streets beginning 8 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 14 through Friday, Sept. 16 (weather permitting) for the construction of storm sewer improvements r...

Jefferson Avenue to close between Tampa and Phelps streets Sept. 19 - Oct. 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jefferson Avenue will close for roughly two weeks between Tampa and Phelps streets beginning 6 a.m., Monday, Sept. 19 for the construction of stormwater improvements. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour...

Bird E-scooter company to launch rental operations in Springfield beginning Sept. 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

E-scooter rental company, Bird, plans to make electric scooter, or “E-scooter,” rentals available in Springfield beginning Thursday, Sept. 1.

Bird is an electric vehicle company “dedicated to brin...

Division Street to close overnight between Glenstone and Weller avenues beginning Aug. 31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Division Street will close overnight between Glenstone and Weller avenues beginning Wednesday, Aug. 31 through roughly Sept. 17 for utility work related to the Division Street Reconstruction Project. This portion of the roadway will b...

Public Works improves traffic safety infrastructure in preparation for students going back to school

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As area students prepare to go back to school, Springfield Public Works has been preparing as well.

Much of the preparation work relates to maintenance items such as programming the community’s 91 school zone flashers, updati...

Portland Street to close between Grant and Missouri avenues beginning Aug. 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Portland Street will close to through traffic for approximately three weeks between Grant and Missouri avenues beginning 6 a.m., Monday, Aug. 29 for the construction of a multi-use path along the south side of the roadway.  

A...

3700 East Catalpa Street to close Aug. 11-12 for railroad track replacement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

3700 East Catalpa Street will close at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing beginning at 6 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 11 through 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 for railroad track replacement by the BNSF Railway Company...

Road closures for 2022 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The 10^th annual Birthplace of Route 66 Festival and Parade will require several road closures and traffic delays in downtown Springfield starting the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 10, and continuing until the morning of Sunday, Aug. 14. ...

C-Street public parking lot at Robberson Avenue and Pacific Street to close Aug. 15 for improvements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The public parking lot located at Robberson Avenue and Pacific Street in the Commercial Street Historic District will close beginning Monday, Aug. 15 for the construction of improvements.  

The project will include the reconfi...

Cardinal Street to close at Boulder Avenue Aug. 1 - 15 for sewer main installation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cardinal Street will close for roughly two weeks at S. Boulder Avenue beginning Monday, Aug. 1 for the installation of a new sewer main across the roadway.  Access will be maintained to all residences in the area. Through tra...

Westbound lane of Division Street to close between National and Glenstone avenues beginning July 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The westbound lane of Division Street will close to traffic between National and Glenstone avenues beginning Wednesday, July 27 as part of the Division Street Reconstruction project.

Eastbound traffic will be allowed using a single ope...

Campbell Avenue to close between Scott and Webster streets July 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Campbell Avenue will close to traffic between Scott and Webster streets beginning 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, July 21 for sewer main repairs. 

Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour. 

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Grant Avenue Parkway construction on schedule for section one reopening by start of school year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Construction on the first section of the Grant Avenue Parkway near Parkview High School continues this summer and is expected to reopen to traffic on schedule by the start of the upcoming school year.  

Work began between Ilde...

MEDIA ALERT: Informational open house on Kansas Avenue roadway improvements 5-7 p.m. July 14

MEDIA ALERT

WHAT: Information Open House for Kansas Avenue Roadway Improvement Project

WHEN: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, July 14

WHERE: Amazing Grace Fellowship Church (3801 S. Kansas Ave.)

The City of Springfield is gathering feedback on conceptual...

Driver crosswalk compliance rate increases to 52% for second quarter 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Second quarter crosswalk assessments conducted through the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program indicate driver compliance at City-managed crosswalks has increased to an average of 52% across Springfield. This is an increase of...

Reconstruction of Division Street between National and Glenstone expected to begin July 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Motorists can expect various lane shifts along Division Street between National and Glenstone avenues beginning the week of July 11 as contractor Hartman and Co. begins roadway work related to the Division Street Reconstruction Projec...

City to host informational open house on Kansas Avenue roadway improvements July 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is gathering feedback on conceptual design plans for safety and pedestrian improvements along Kansas Avenue between Walnut Lawn and Maplewood streets in the Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood.  

An informat...

Expect various lane closures on National Avenue between Sunset and Kearney for roadway striping

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect various lane closures and traffic shifts along National Avenue between Sunset and Kearney streets due to roadway striping operations. Motorists may want to choose an alternate north-south route. 

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Northbound lanes of National Avenue to close between Commercial and Thoman streets June 21-23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Both northbound lanes of National Avenue will close between Commercial Street and Thoman Street beginning 6 a.m., Tuesday, June 21 for roadway maintenance. The roadway is expected to reopen to one lane of northbound traffic by 8 a.m. ...

Downtown College Station Car Park to close June 19-24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The College Station Car Park at 409 W. McDaniel Street in downtown Springfield will close beginning 8 p.m., Sunday, June 19 for maintenance. Work is expected to be complete and the parking garage reopened Friday morning, June 24.

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Kimbrough Avenue closed at Madison Street for gas line repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kimbrough Avenue is closed at Madison Street for City Utilities to make gas line repairs. The repair is expected to take approximately four hours.

Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour. 

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Grant Avenue to close for three months between Ildereen and Meadowmere streets beginning May 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant Avenue will close for approximately three months between Ildereen and Meadowmere streets beginning 9 a.m., May 26 for roadway construction related to the Grant Avenue Parkway corridor improvement project. The roadway is anticipa...

Resurfacing of National Avenue to begin overnight May 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

As part of the City’s Major Roadway Resurfacing Project, significant portions of National Avenue and Battlefield Road will be repaved beginning around 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, weather permitting.

Contractor Blevins...

Northbound lanes of Campbell Avenue closed between Cherokee and Sunshine Streets for sewer repair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The northbound lanes of Campbell Avenue are closed to traffic between Cherokee Street and Sunshine Street for emergency sewer repairs.  

Northbound traffic is advised to follow the marked detour via Cherokee Street, Jefferson ...

City highlights role of infrastructure, staff dedication during National Public Works Week May 15-21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is celebrating National Public Works Week May 15-21 by releasing its 2021 Public Works Annual Report and with various events aimed at highlighting Public Works and Environmental Services professionals, infrastr...

Traffic impacts expected on National Avenue, Battlefield Road beginning May 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

In anticipation of roadway resurfacing later this month, City crews will begin replacing and repairing sewer manhole covers along National Avenue Thursday, May 12. Motorists should expect delays along National Avenue for the...

City to kick off Grant Avenue Parkway construction at May 19 celebration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

After two years of community-wide engagement, stakeholder and partner agency coordination and engineering design, construction of roadway improvements along the Grant Avenue Parkway is beginning in May.  

The City of...

Mill Street to close between Campbell Avenue and Main Avenue beginning May 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mill Street will close to traffic between Campbell Avenue and Main Avenue beginning at 7 a.m., Monday, May 2 through Friday, June 3 for the construction of streetscaping improvements. 

Motorists are advised to seek an alternat...

City to launch temporary traffic calming pilot program in the Parkcrest Neighborhood

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

In an effort to decrease speeding and cut-through traffic in neighborhoods, Springfield Public Works is launching a temporary traffic calming pilot program in the Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood beginning this April.

Traffic c...

City issues Request for Qualifications for professional engineering and design services

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) through 5 p.m., Thursday, April 7 for professional engineering and design services related to various transportation, traffic stormwater and facility capital improv...

Pickwick Avenue to close for three weeks between Elm and Cherry streets beginning March 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pickwick Avenue will close between Elm and Cherry streets for approximately three weeks beginning 7 a.m., Monday, March 21 for stormwater improvements associated with a private development. Access to businesses and residences in the a...

Intersection of Bennett Street and Barnes Avenue to close March 7-9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The intersection of Bennett Street and Barnes Avenue will close to through traffic beginning 9 a.m., Monday, March 7 through approximately 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 for sewer maintenance. 

Motorists are advised to follow the p...

Cherry Street to close between Barnes and Oak Grove avenues Feb. 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cherry Street will close between Barnes and Oak Grove avenues beginning 9 a.m. through 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 28 for an emergency sewer repair. 

Traffic is advised to follow the marked detour around the work zone via Barnes Av...

Campbell Avenue closed between Chestnut Expressway and Central Street for water main repair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Campbell Avenue is closed between Chestnut Expressway and Central Street for City Utilities crews to conduct a water main repair. The roadway is expected to remain closed through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15. 

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Broadway Avenue closed immediately north of Nichols Street for approximately two weeks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Broadway Avenue is closed immediately north of Nichols Street as Public Works conducts roadway repairs. The closure is expected to last a minimum of two weeks.

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.  

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Central Street reopened to traffic between Benton and Clay Avenues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Central Street has reopened to through traffic between Benton and Clay avenues as construction on the Central Street Corridor Phase II project nears completion.

The project to add “complete street” improvements alon...

Historic City Hall to be lighted green in observance of National Injury Prevention Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Historic City Hall will be illuminated with green lights in observance of National Injury Prevention Day on Thursday, Nov. 18.

Across the nation, leading injury and violence prevention organizations are working together to help reduce ...

City contractor to conduct roadway resurfacing in Rountree Neighborhood Area beginning November 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield expects to conduct roadway resurfacing in the Rountree Neighborhood area beginning 7 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10 through Friday, Nov. 12. Resurfacing work will impact driving lanes and on-street parking stalls.

Res...

UPDATE: Start date for Sunshine Street resurfacing project pushed back to Nov. 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The start date for the resurfacing of Sunshine Street between Kansas Expressway and Glenstone Avenue has been pushed back due to weather conditions. The work is now expected to begin at 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 7 with work beginning near ...

Resurfacing of Sunshine Street between Kansas Expressway and Glenstone Avenue to begin Oct. 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

One of Springfield’s major roadways is getting a facelift this fall. City construction contractor Blevins Asphalt Construction Co. will begin the resurfacing of Sunshine Street between Kansas Expressway and Glenstone Avenue beginning ...

Pickwick Avenue to close directly north of Cherry Street Oct. 19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pickwick Avenue will close directly north of Cherry Street beginning 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19 through Friday, Oct. 22 for crosswalk installation associated with the Cherry and Pickwick Intersection and Traffic Calming Project. The clos...

October ‘placemaking’ demonstration on South Avenue between McDaniel and Walnut to begin Oct. 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield and partners Better Block SGF, Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District and the Downtown Springfield Association want to find out if wider sidewalks, outdoor dining, landscaping and art installations...

City to present Battlefield and Lone Pine intersection project plans at Oct. 19 neighborhood meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield will present plans for future intersection improvements at Battlefield Road and Lone Pine Avenue during a Galloway Village Neighborhood Association meeting at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19 at Galloway Baptist Chu...

Construction timeline for stormwater improvements at Springfield Art Museum extended

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Brookside Drive to remain closed to traffic between National Avenue and Kings Avenue through March 2022.

Scheduling difficulties have caused the construction timeline for stormwater improvements near the Springfield Art Museu...

October ‘placemaking’ installations to demo a more pedestrian-centric downtown SGF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield and partners Better Block SGF, Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District and the Downtown Springfield Association want to find out if wider sidewalks, outdoor dining, landscaping and art installations...

Expect closures along Cherry Street between Fremont Avenue and Pickwick Avenue Oct. 3-11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Motorists should expect the following closures along Cherry Street between Fremont Avenue and Pickwick Avenue beginning Oct. 3-11 for utility work associated with the Cherry and Pickwick Intersection and Traffic Calming Project:&n...

Pickwick Avenue to close directly south of Cherry Street Sept. 29 - Oct. 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pickwick Avenue will close directly south of Cherry Street beginning 7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29 through 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 1 for crosswalk installation and pavement repair associated with the Cherry and Pickwick Intersection and Tra...

City solicits bids for rehabilitation of iconic 119-year-old Jefferson Avenue Footbridge

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shuttered to the public for more than five years for safety concerns, north Springfield’s historic Jefferson Avenue Footbridge will soon be given another chance at life.

The City of Springfield recently received authorization from the ...

East Grand Street closed between Devonshire Drive and Paula Avenue through Wednesday, Sept. 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Grand Street is currently closed between Devonshire Drive and Paula Avenue for City crews to remove and replace a crossroad stormwater drainage pipe. The roadway is expected to reopen by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22.Motorists are a...

Traffic control medians to be installed Sept. 15 at El Camino Alto Drive and Lyon Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A set of traffic medians will be installed overnight at the intersection of El Camino Alto Drive and Lyon Avenue beginning at 9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15 (weather permitting). The medians will improve safety and traffic flow along a s...

Crossing guards needed to fill posts at a handful of Springfield school locations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Three weeks into the new school year and CrossSafe, the contract agency that helps manage crossing guards for Springfield Public Schools, is still in need of crossing guards to fill a handful of open school crossing locations.&nbs...

City’s urban forestry staff receive Department of Conservation grant to attend training conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Public Works’ Urban Forestry Division recently received a Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation to attend the “Growing Our Future” Missouri Community Forestry C...

Changes to Public Works’ Design Guide for Public Improvements to take effect October 1, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Changes made to the General Conditions, Design Standards and Technical Specifications manuals of the Design Guide for Public Improvements are now posted online at springfieldmo.gov/pwdesignguide and will apply to all projects accepted...

City selects design-build team for Grant Avenue Parkway project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

After an extensive proposal development and selection process, the City of Springfield has selected a team of contractors, landscape architects, engineers and consultants led by Radmacher Brothers Excavating Company, in partnership wi...

City contractor to conduct roadway resurfacing in C-Street Historic District beginning Aug. 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Barring contractor delays, the City of Springfield expects to conduct street resurfacing in the Commercial Street Historic District beginning Monday, Aug. 30 through Thursday, Sept. 2. Resurfacing work will impact driving lanes and pa...

Intersection of Central Street and Drury Lane to function as a 4-way stop beginning Aug. 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The traffic signal at Central Street and Drury lane will be temporarily deactivated beginning Tuesday, Aug. 17 to allow for construction related to the Central Street Corridor Phase II project. The intersection will function as a 4-wa...

Central Street closed to through traffic between Benton Avenue and Clay Avenue through December

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Central Street will continue to be closed to through traffic in sections between Benton and Clay Avenues between 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., daily, for the duration of the Central Street Corridor Phase II project constructio...

Pythian Street to close in stages between National and Scott Avenues Aug. 9 - 19 for street repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pythian Street will close in the following two stages between National and Scott Avenues, beginning Aug. 9 for City crews to conduct roadway repairs: 

• Between National Avenue and Hampton Avenue - 4 a.m., Mond...

Pickwick Avenue closed at Madison Street July 28-30 for stormwater pipe installation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pickwick Avenue is closed at Madison Street through 3 p.m., July 30 for the installation of stormwater infrastructure related to the Fremont, Belmont and Madison Street Drainage Improvement Project. The intersection will reopen to one...

Eastbound lane of Division Street to close between Broadway Avenue and Douglas Avenue July 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The eastbound lane of Division Street will close to through traffic between Broadway Avenue and Douglas Avenue beginning 9 a.m. through 9 p.m., Friday, July 30 for sewer maintenance work. 

Access will be maintained to residenc...

Crossing guards needed for upcoming school year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CrossSafe, the contract agency that helps manage crossing guards for Springfield Public Schools, is in need of crossing guards for the upcoming school year.

Crossing guard shifts are typically 55 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes i...

Closure Extended: Central Street to close daily between Clay Avenue and Drury Lane Aug. 2-6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATED: Central Street will continue to be closed daily between Clay Avenue and Drury Lane beginning 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Aug. 2-6 for utility improvement work associated with the Central Street Corridor Phase II project.

Motorists are...

City to conduct roadway resurfacing of various street segments beginning July 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Barring contractor delays, the City of Springfield will conduct street resurfacing of the following roadway segments beginning Friday, July 23 through Aug. 6 (weather dependent):  

• Belmont Street between Kickapoo Avenue and Fr...

Springfield driver yielding rate at crosswalks reaches 55% in latest assessments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

More Springfield drivers are yielding to pedestrians at crosswalks than not, according to second quarter crosswalk assessments conducted through the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program. The recent assessments show dri...

Pickwick Avenue to close directly south of Cherry Street July 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cherry Street will close directly south of Pickwick Avenue beginning 7 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday, July 12 for utility relocations associated with the Cherry and Pickwick Intersection and Traffic Calming Project. The closure schedule is we...

Park Central East to close between Jefferson Avenue and Park Central Square July 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Park Central East will close between Jefferson Avenue and Park Central Square beginning 4 a.m., Tuesday, July 13 through roughly 6 a.m., Wednesday, July 14 for City Street Operations crews to conduct roadway and sidewalk repairs.&...

City set to begin Phase II of Central Street Corridor Improvements July 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Construction to continue “complete street” improvements along the Central Street Corridor is set to begin next week with the goal to provide a system for all modes of transportation in a pedestrian-heavy area of th...

SGF Yields notifies the public of two Crosswalk Yield Check locations the week of July 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct two Crosswalk Yield Checks the week of July 5 at the following locations: 

Broadway Avenue and Talmage Street (Doling Neighborhood) and Walnut Lawn Street and Broadway Av...

City to begin citing for blatant crosswalk violations at June 30 Yield Check event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program is entering the next phase of the Crosswalk Yield Check program. Beginning on Wednesday, June 30, the Springfield Police Department will begin issuing citations for blatant driver and pe...

Jefferson Avenue to close immediately south of the Seminole Street intersection June 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jefferson Avenue will close to through traffic directly south of the Seminole Street intersection beginning 7 a.m. through 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 29 for sewer maintenance. 

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route. # # ...

Honda Gold Wing’s annual Wing Ding returns to Springfield June 29-July 3

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield will host an estimated 5,000 Honda Gold Wing enthusiasts for the Gold Wing Road Riders Association’s 42^nd annual Wing Ding event June 29-July 3. The event was rescheduled from 2020, when it was canceled due to CO...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of June 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of June 14 at the following location: 

The Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon crosswalk at Grant Avenue and Calhoun Street (in the Grant B...

Fremont Avenue directly south of Cherry Street to close Tuesday and Wednesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Utility relocations will require Fremont Avenue directly south of Cherry Street to close from 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 15 until 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 16. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route. These relocations are part of the ...

Traffic calming improvement project at Cherry and Pickwick to begin June 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The eastbound lane of Cherry Street will close between Fremont Avenue and Weller Avenue beginning at 7 a.m., Monday, June 14 for the start of construction on the Cherry and Pickwick Intersection and Traffic Calming Project. Project co...

UPDATED: Cherry Street to close between Pickwick Avenue and Weller Avenue June 7 -11

UPDATED: The closure will be in effect until noon on Frday, June 11.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cherry Street will close between Pickwick Avenue and Weller Avenue beginning 8 a.m., Monday, June 7, through 5 p.m., Thursday, June 10 (weather permitting) for the in...

City to construct intersection safety improvements at National Avenue and Kingsley Street May 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Following years of monitoring crash rates and safety concerns at the intersection of National Avenue and Kingsley Street, Springfield Public Works is set to construct a median that will limit left turns onto National Avenue and improv...

Expect delays on eastbound Sunshine Street between Robberson and Florence Avenues beginning May 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Utilities will begin a long-term gas and water renewal project on Thursday, May 13 that will require the closure of the outside, eastbound lane of Sunshine Street to close in various phases through October. The phased closures wi...

Pedestrian safety program SGF Yields wins innovation award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SGF Yields, the City’s pedestrian safety program, has been named a 2021 Innovation Award recipient by the Missouri Municipal League. 

“The Missouri Municipal League is happy to announce that the City of Springfield project SGF...

South Grant Avenue to close between Minota and Ildereen streets Monday, May 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sewer repair work will require the closure of South Grant Avenue between Minota and Ildereen streets 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, May 3. Drivers are instructed to detour around the closure via Minota or Ildereen streets to South Campbell to ...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of April 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of April 26 at the following location: 

NORTON ROAD & BROADWAY AVENUE (near the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds)

Three police officers will s...

Belmont Street to close between Kickapoo and Fremont Avenues April 27 - May 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Belmont Street will close between Kickapoo Avenue and Fremont Avenue, just north of Rountree Elementary School, beginning 6 a.m. Tuesday, April, 27 through 7 p.m. Monday, May 10 for the construction of stormwater and utility improveme...

Expect delays at National Avenue and Sunshine Street April 26-27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Motorists should expect delays at the intersection of National Avenue and Sunshine Street beginning 8:30 a.m., Monday, April 26 through Tuesday, April 27 as City Utilities crews work to access a water main near National Avenue and Was...

First Quarter crosswalk assessments indicate driver compliance continues to rise

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Continuing public education, crosswalk improvements, amendments to local crosswalk regulations and now weekly “Yield Check” enforcement activities are making a difference in local driving habits. First quarter crosswalk asses...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of April 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of April 5 at the following location: 

FORT AVENUE & MADISON STREET (near McGregor Elementary School)

Three police officers will stati...

Brookside Drive between Kings and Green avenues to close April 7 through fall

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Brookside Drive between Kings and Green avenues will close for approximately seven months beginning Wednesday, April 7 for roadway and sanitary sewer construction associated with the Fassnight Creek Stormwater Improvement Project at t...

Expect delays at National Avenue and Sunshine Street Intersection March 29-30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Motorists should expect delays at the intersection of National Avenue and Sunshine Street beginning 6 a.m. Monday, March 29 through 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 30 as a City contractor conducts sewer repairs in the roadway. The work will req...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of March 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of March 29 at the following location: 

SUNSET STREET & GRANT AVENUE (part of the South Creek Greenway Trail)

Three police officers wi...

SGF Yields notifies the public of Crosswalk Yield Check location for week of March 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield Police Department will conduct a Crosswalk Yield Check the week of March 22 at the following location: 

ATLANTIC STREET & CAMPBELL AVENUE (near Reed Middle School)

Three police officers will station...

College Street closed downtown between Campbell Avenue and Market Avenue for water main repair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

College Street is currently closed downtown between Campbell Avenue and Market Avenue for crews to repair a water main break. The roadway is expected to reopen by 5 p.m. today, Friday, March 5. 

Motorists are advised to seek a...

Pedestrian Safety Yield Checks to begin at Springfield crosswalks in March

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program is stepping up their driver crosswalk compliance efforts. Beginning in March, fail to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk and you may get pulled over.

Funded through a $21,120 grant from...

Kimbrough Avenue to close between Bennett Street and Catalpa Street Feb. 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kimbrough Avenue will close to through traffic between Bennett Street and Catalpa Street beginning 8 a.m. through 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9 for utility work. 

All residents will maintain access to their property throughout const...

Northbound lane of National Avenue closing between Catalpa Street and Delmar Street Jan. 28-29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Motorists should expect delays along south National Avenue between Catalpa Street and Delmar Street beginning 7 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 28 through roughly 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 29 as crews will be closing the outside northbound lane to ma...

Lone Pine Avenue to close between Seminole Street and Broadmoor Street Jan. 19-21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lone Pine Avenue will close to through traffic between Seminole Street and Broadmoor Street beginning 7 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 19 through roughly 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 21 for sewer maintenance and repairs.  

Access will be maint...

Driver compliance study indicates improvement at new flashing beacon crosswalk locations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Drivers are paying attention, reports initial compliance studies conducted at the City’s three recently-installed flashing beacon crosswalks.    

In early October, Springfield Public Works equipped three neighborhood ...

Barnes Avenue to close between Turner Street and Kearney Street January 5-6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Barnes Avenue will close between Turner Street and Kearney Street beginning 7 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 5 through 7 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6 for City crews to conduct street repairs.

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route. ...

City dedicates Battlefield and Fremont improvement project with virtual ribbon cutting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In celebration of the completion of the Battlefield and Fremont Intersection and Roadway Widening project, the City and project partners released a virtual ribbon cutting video officially dedicating the project.

Completed on schedule i...

Kimbrough Avenue to close between Bennett Street and Catalpa Street Dec. 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kimbrough Avenue will close to through traffic between Bennett Street and Catalpa Street beginning 7 a.m. through 6 p.m., Monday, Dec. 21 for utility work. Following the closure, a temporary plate will be in place at the intersection ...

Eastbound lane of Battlefield Road to close at Lone Pine Avenue intersection Dec. 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The outside eastbound lane of Battlefield Road will close at the Lone Pine Avenue intersection beginning 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 for utility work. 

Motorists are advised to slow down and use caution when travel...

2100 N. Packer Road to close Dec. 14-19 for railroad crossing replacement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Packer Road will close at the Burlington Norther Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad crossing south of Kearney Street beginning 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 14 through 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 for the replacement of the railroad crossing by the BNSF Rail...

City passes “three-foot rule” to help increase pedestrian, bicycle safety at crosswalks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is now one of the few cities in the country where a driver is required to yield to pedestrians waiting near a crosswalk.   

In early November, City Council approved a series of City Code amendm...

City to modify stop sign locations in Woodland Heights Neighborhood beginning week of Nov. 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Public Works will reconfigure stop signs at multiple intersections in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood beginning the week of Nov. 30.  

The following intersections will be clearly marked to alert drivers ...

Intersection of Cherry Street and Kimbrough Avenue to close Nov. 12-14 for utility work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Utilities will close the intersection of Cherry Street and Kimbrough Avenue beginning 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12 through noon, Saturday, Nov. 14 to conduct utility work in the roadway. 

Motorists are advised to follow the ...

Expect lane shifts and possible delays on Battlefield Road at Fremont Avenue Oct. 20-22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect lane shifts and possible delays overnight on Battlefield Road surrounding the Fremont Avenue intersection beginning 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20 (weather dependent) as crews apply the final pavement surface and striping associated ...

Eastbound Cherry Street to close for roughly three months between Kimbrough Avenue and JQH Parkway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Utilities will close the eastbound driving lane and center turn lane of Cherry Street between Kimbrough Avenue and John Q. Hammons Parkway beginning 8 a.m., Monday, Oct. 19 for gas and water utility renewal work. This closure is ...

New flashing beacon pedestrian signals now in operation at three neighborhood crosswalks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield recently completed installation of new flashing beacon crosswalk signals at three neighborhood crosswalk locations with the goal of improving driver awareness and pedestrian safety.  

Called Re...

UPDATE: Expect delays along National Avenue between Portland and University Street through Oct. 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE: This lane closure has been extended through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. 

Southbound traffic along National Avenue will be reduced to one lane between Portland Street and University Street beginning 5:30 a.m. Monday, Oct...

Haseltine Road to close south of Division Street intersection Oct. 6-8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Haseltine Road will close immediately south of the Division Street intersection beginning 6 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 through 6 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 8 for utility work.  

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route. 

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Commercial Street to close between Robberson Avenue and Jefferson Avenue Oct. 5-7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Commercial Street will close between Robberson Avenue and Jefferson Avenue beginning 6 a.m., Monday, Oct. 5 through 7 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7 for crosswalk installation associated with the ongoing Commercial Street Parking Lot and All...

Expect delays along Fremont Avenue between Battlefield Road and Sunset Street Sept. 24-30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Motorists should expect traffic delays along Fremont Avenue between Battlefield Road and Sunset Street beginning 7 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 24 as crews conduct final pavement improvements on the Battlefield and Fremont Intersection and R...

Expect delays on eastbound Battlefield Road at the Fremont Intersection through Sept. 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eastbound traffic on Battlefield Road has been reduced to a single lane surrounding the Fremont Avenue intersection as crews conduct roadway repairs immediately east of Fremont Avenue. The lane closure is expected to last through Frid...

City seeks public comment on upcoming Galloway Trail Reconstruction Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield is asking for public input on the upcoming Galloway Trail Reconstruction Project located between Barton Street and Republic Road along Lone Pine Avenue. A public comment card is available through Monday, Sept. ...

UPDATE: St. Louis Street to close overnight between N. Benton Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue Sept. 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Sept. 2 overnight closure of St. Louis Street between the short section of N. Benton Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue has been delayed due to weather. The closure has been rescheduled to begin 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8 through 6 a.m....

Construction on Commercial Street Parking Lot and Alleyway Improvement Project to begin Aug. 24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Commercial Street Historic District residents, business owners and visitors can expect to see increased activity in the district as construction for the City’s Parking Lot and Alleyway Improvement Project is set to begin Mon...

St. Louis Street to close overnight between N. Benton Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue Aug. 19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

St. Louis Street will close overnight between the short section of N. Benton Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue beginning 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 through 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 to facilitate the delivery of construction materials and ...

Eastbound lane of Commercial Street to close between Benton Avenue and Washington Avenue Aug. 6-12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Utilities will close the eastbound lane of Commercial Street between Benton Avenue and Washington Avenue beginning 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6 through 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 and again beginning 9 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10 through 4 p.m., W...

Expect lane closures at Kansas Expressway and Chestnut Expressway Intersection Aug. 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield sewer maintenance crews will shut down one eastbound through lane and one northbound turn lane on the west side of the intersection of Kansas Expressway and Chestnut Expressway beginning 8 a.m. through 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug....

Expect delays on westbound Battlefield Road between Delaware Ave. and Fremont Ave. beginning Aug. 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE: Contractors have pushed back the start of this closure by a day. 

Westbound traffic along Battlefield Road will be reduced to a single lane between Delaware Avenue and Fremont Avenue beginning 9 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4 f...

Southbound lane of Fremont Avenue at Bradford Park closed Tuesday through 10 a.m. Wednesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

One of the southbound lanes of Fremont Avenue at Bradford Park is currently closed for City Utilities work. The lane is expected to be reopened by 10 a.m. Wednesday.

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For more information, contact Cora Scott at 417-380-3352 or cscott...

S. Lyon Avenue to close for five months between Lakewood Street and Library Center beginning July 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

S. Lyon Avenue will close between Lakewood Street and the Library Center parking lot south driveway for approximately five months beginning 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 29 for construction work associated with a private development. The clo...

St. Louis Street to close overnight between Jefferson Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue July 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

St. Louis Street will close overnight between Jefferson Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue beginning 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, through 6 a.m. Thursday, July 23 to facilitate the delivery of construction materials to the 505 E. St. Louis ap...

Haseltine Road to close at Division Street intersection July 20 - 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A section of Haseltine Road will close immediately south of the Division Street intersection, between Division Street and the railroad crossing, beginning 6 a.m. Monday, July 20 through 6 a.m., Monday, July 27 for the construction of ...

E. Monroe Terrace to close between Glenstone Avenue and Stewart Avenue July 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

E. Monroe Terrace will close to through traffic between Glenstone Avenue and Stewart Avenue beginning 7 a.m. through 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 for emergency sewer repairs. 

All through traffic is advised to follow the marked deto...

North Partnership Boulevard to close at railroad crossing July 7-11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

North Partnership Boulevard will close at the Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing beginning 2 a.m., Tuesday, July 7 through Saturday, July 11 (weather permitting) for the replacement of the roadway surface of the rai...

Trafficway Street north of 505 E. St. Louis St. development to close June 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Trafficway Street, immediately north of a new development at 505 E. St. Louis Street, will close beginning 7:30 a.m. Monday, June 29 for an emergency water valve repair. This closure is expected to last one day and crews are hopeful t...

Battlefield and Fremont improvement project progresses with lane closures at Mall entrance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect various lane closures at the intersection of Fremont Avenue and the Battlefield Mall entrance Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17 as the Battlefield and Fremont Intersection and Roadway Improvement Project progresses.

Constr...

Trafficway Street north of 505 E. St. Louis St. development site to remain closed through June 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Trafficway Street, immediately north of a new development at 505 E. St. Louis Street, will remain closed through Friday, June 26 for the construction of a sewer main. The closure  includes the intersection of Trafficway and t...

Northbound Boonville Avenue to close between Chestnut Expressway and Central Street June 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The northbound lane of Boonville Avenue will close between Chestnut Expressway and Central Street beginning 6 a.m. through 3 p.m. Friday, June 12 for street repairs.

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.  ...

UPDATE: S. Lyon Avenue closure between Lakewood Street and Library Center drive delayed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE: This closure has been delayed for approximately 3-4 weeks due to the construction contractor’s schedule. Further details will be released as they are available.

Original Release:

S. Lyon Avenue will close between Lake...

Traffic impacts expected for downtown Springfield Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Road closures for a planned, permitted special event on Park Central Square are expected to cause significant traffic impacts starting at 2 p.m. until as late as 7 p.m. on Saturday. The Springfield Police Department will be enforcing ...

Trafficway Street north of 505 E. St. Louis St. development site to close beginning June 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Construction of a sewer main for a new apartment building at 505 E. St. Louis Street in downtown Springfield will require a two-week closure of Trafficway Street immediately north of the construction site beginning 7 a.m. Monday, June...

Battlefield and Fremont improvement project underway with overnight closure starting at 10 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fremont Avenue will close overnight between Battlefield Road and Woodland Street beginning at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 as construction begins for the Battlefield Road and Fremont Avenue Intersection and Roadway Improvement project. T...

Cherry Street to close between Kentwood Avenue and Fairway Avenue May 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cherry Street will close between Kentwood Avenue and Fairway Avenue beginning 9 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 18 for maintenance work on a water main. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour utilizing Kentwood Avenue an...

Roadway resurfacing work in Downtown Springfield to begin April 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Roadway resurfacing work on various roadway segments throughout Downtown Springfield will begin Friday, April 17 and last for approximately four weeks, weather permitting.

Asphalt milling and pavement overlays will be conducted on the ...

Intersection of Robberson Avenue and Blaine Street to close April 7-8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The intersection of Robberson Avenue and Blaine Street will close beginning 6:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 7 through 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 for emergency sewer repairs.

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route. 

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For mo...

Trafficway Street north of 505 E. St. Louis St. development site to close beginning April 6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Construction of an apartment building at 505 E. St. Louis Street in downtown Springfield will require the long-term closure of Trafficway Street immediately north of the construction site beginning 7 a.m. Monday, April 6. The roadway ...

Section of South Creek Greenway Trail to close between Campbell Avenue and Grant Avenue April 6-7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A section of the South Creek Greenway Trail will close for 48 hours between Campbell Avenue and Grant Avenue beginning 7 a.m., Monday, April 6 for utility work.

Trail users are advised to follow posted detour signage directing them aro...

Intersection of Lone Pine Avenue and Republic Road closed for emergency water main repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The intersection of Lone Pine Avenue and Republic Road is closed for the emergency repair of a water main. A contract crew, working for another company, struck the water main just north of the intersection.  

All through traff...

Lane shifts on Boonville Avenue between Central Street and Chestnut Expressway to begin March 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Motorists should expect lane shifts on Boonville Avenue between Central Street and Chestnut Expressway beginning 9 a.m., Thursday, March 5 to facilitate the demolition of three vacant buildings along Boonville. The lane shift is expec...

Lone Pine Avenue to close between Kirkwood Street and Seminole Street March 2-3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Street repairs will require the closure of Lone Pine Avenue between Kirkwood Street and Seminole Street beginning 7 a.m., Monday, March 2 through 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 3. 

Access to all residences will be maintained. All thro...

Closure of Trafficway Street north of 505 E. St. Louis St. development site to continue March 2-6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The installation of a new water main will require the continued closure of Trafficway Street, immediately north of the 505 E. St. Louis Street apartment construction site, beginning 8 a.m., Monday, March 2 through 3 p.m., Friday, Marc...

Fremont Avenue to close in four phases between Grand Avenue and Sunshine Street beginning March 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Utilities will close Fremont Avenue in separate phases between Grand Avenue and Sunshine Street beginning Monday, March 2 to complete gas and water renewals. The work is expected to last through the beginning of May. Each of the ...

Division Street to close between Jefferson Avenue and Clay Avenue Feb. 21-24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Division Street will close between Jefferson Avenue and Clay Avenue beginning 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21 through 6 a.m., Monday, Feb. 24 for City Utilities contractors to install new water mains across the roadway. 

Northbound an...

Bennett Street closed between National Avenue and Fremont Avenue through 11:30 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bennett Street is closed between National Avenue and Fremont Avenue through 11:30 p.m., Feb. 18 for emergency sewer repairs. 

Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour via Portland Street, Fremont Avenue and Bennett St...

Construction near 505 E. St. Louis to require closure of Trafficway Street Feb. 25 - 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Utility work to facilitate the construction of an apartment building at 505 E. St. Louis Street will require the following traffic impacts in downtown Springfield beginning 7 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25 through 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28:&...

Closure of eastbound Trafficway Street west of John Q Hammons Parkway to continue through Feb. 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Due to project complications and delays due to weather, the closure of the eastbound lanes of Trafficway Street just west of the intersection of John Q Hammons Parkway will continue through Friday, Feb. 21 to facilitate maintenance wo...

Utility work downtown along Jefferson Avenue to affect on-street parking stalls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A utility company is underway installing fiber optic cables downtown along Jefferson Avenue between Walnut Street and Kansas Expressway through the end of February. Downtown visitors and business owners can expect on-street parking st...

Cherry Street to close between Fremont Avenue and Pickwick Avenue Jan. 28 for utility work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Utilities will close Cherry Street between Fremont Avenue and Pickwick Avenue beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28 for utility work. The roadway is expected to reopen by 5 p.m.

Motorists are advised to follow the marked detour using ...

Downtown apartment building construction to impact traffic, parking near 505 E. St. Louis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Construction of an apartment building at 505 E. St. Louis will require the following traffic and parking impacts in downtown Springfield beginning Monday, Jan. 27 and lasting for the duration of the project, expected to last two years...

Utility work along Walnut Street downtown to affect on-street parking stalls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A utility company will install fiber optic cables downtown along Walnut Street between Market Avenue and Jefferson Avenue beginning Monday, Jan. 13 and lasting for two weeks. Downtown visitors and business owners can expect several on...

Expect various closures on John Q Hammons Parkway between Trafficway and St. Louis Street Jan. 8-16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Various street and lane closures will affect traffic flow on John Q Hammons Parkway between Trafficway and St. Louis Street beginning 9 a.m. Jan. 8 through 3:30 p.m., Jan. 16 for maintenance work on a water main. 

Access to al...

Sherman Parkway to close at the BNSF railroad crossing at Phelps Street Dec. 2-20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sherman Parkway will close at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing, at the intersection of Sherman Parkway and Phelps Street, beginning 8 a.m., Monday, Dec. 2 through Friday, Dec. 20 (weather permitting) for the i...

Traffic flow improvements at Fremont and Independence completed in time to ease holiday congestion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Just in time for the influx of holiday shopping traffic, low-budget roadway improvements recently completed at the intersection of Fremont Avenue and Independence Street are expected to have a significant impact on traffic flow throug...

Expect delays along Battlefield Road between Stewart Avenue and Luster Avenue Nov. 13 - 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works Street Operations division will close various lanes along Battlefield Road between Stewart Avenue and Luster Avenue beginning 7 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13 through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 (weather permitting) for the replace...

Irving Avenue to close to through traffic between Locust Street and Division Street Nov. 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Irving Avenue will close to through traffic between Locust Street and Division Street beginning 7 a.m. through 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 for sewer maintenance.

All access to residential driveways will be maintained. Through traffic is adv...

4200 W. Junction Street to close Nov. 6-7 for railroad crossing maintenance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

4200 W. Junction Street in northwest Springfield will close from Meteor Avenue to Farm Road 123 beginning 7 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 6 through 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7 for maintenance repairs on the railroad crossing by the Burlington No...

Outside northbound lane of National Avenue to close between Meadowmere and Loren Nov. 3-5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works will close the outside northbound lane of National Avenue between Meadowmere Street and Loren Street beginning 6 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 3 through 7 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 5 for street repairs.

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Expect lane shifts on Fremont Avenue, just north of Redrex Street, Oct. 28-30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect lane shifts and periodic lane closures on Fremont Avenue, immediately north of Redrex Street, beginning 8 a.m., Monday Oct. 28 through 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30 for stormwater maintenance.

Two-way traffic will be maintained th...

Luster Avenue to close between Raynell Street and Montclair Street Oct. 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Utilities will close Luster Avenue between Raynell Street and Montclair Street beginning 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 for utility work. Motorists are advised to detour around the closure via Mimosa Street and Meadow Driv...

Independence Street to close nightly at Fremont Avenue intersection Oct. 27 – Nov. 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Overnight closures of Independence Street at the Fremont Avenue intersection will begin Sunday, Oct. 27 through Friday, Nov. 8 to facilitate the construction of capacity and traffic flow improvements in the area. Nightly closures will...

UPDATE: Golden Avenue to close to through traffic between Atlantic Street and Thoman Street Oct. 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE: Golden Avenue will remain closed to through traffic between Atlantic Street and Thoman Street through 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23 for sewer maintenance.Access to local traffic will be maintained. Through traffic is advised to s...

Benton Avenue to close between Tampa Street and Trafficway Street Oct. 21-25 for bridge repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Benton Avenue will close between Tampa Street and Trafficway Street beginning 5 a.m., Monday, Oct. 21 through 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25 for repair work on the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge.

Access to all businesses will be maintained thr...

Six-week closure of Commercial Street between Division Street and Locust Street to begin Oct. 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Commercial Street will close for approximately six weeks between Division Street and Locust Street beginning 6 a.m., Monday, Oct. 21 for construction work related to the Division Street and Commercial Street Intersection Improvement p...

Downtown College Station Car Park waterproofing maintenance begins Oct. 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The public should expect a periodic reduction in the number of parking stalls available in the downtown College Station Car Park beginning Monday, Oct. 14 as City contractors begin general waterproofing maintenance to the parking deck...

UPDATE: Bennett Street closure between Oak Grove Avenue and Ventura Avenue cancelled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE: Due to forecasted weather and other considerations, this road closure has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. 

Original Release:

Public Works street maintenance crews will be closing Bennett Street b...

AT&T to close various lanes impacting the Republic Road and Scenic Avenue intersection Oct. 8-9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A contractor for AT&T will be closing various lanes impacting the southeast portion of the intersection of Republic Road and Scenic Avenue beginning 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8 through 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 for utility work. &n...

CU to begin second phase of electrical work along Fremont Avenue Oct. 7 to prep for roadway project

Expect various lane closures on Fremont Avenue between the mall entrance and Battlefield Road 

City Utilities will begin phase two of electrical line relocations along Fremont Avenue next week in preparation for the Battlefield Road and Fremont Av...

Expect various lane closures at Grant Avenue and Grand Street Oct. 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect various lane closures at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Grand Street beginning 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 for sewer maintenance work.  

• Grand Street will be reduced to one lane in either direction. Tw...

Eastbound lane of Sunset Street to close immediately west of Fort Avenue Sept. 30-Oct. 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The left, eastbound lane of Sunset Street will close adjacent to the median located west of the intersection of Sunset Street and Fort Avenue beginning 5 a.m. through 5 p.m. Sept. 30 - Oct. 4 for median maintenance work.

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Division Street and Commercial Street intersection improvement project set to begin Oct. 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Construction work to improve safety at the intersection of Division Street and Commercial Street is set to begin Thursday, Oct. 3. 

The Division Street and Commercial Street Intersection Improvement Project involves modifying ...

Resurfacing work to restrict traffic flow on Boonville Avenue south of Chestnut Expressway Sept. 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Roadway resurfacing work will restrict traffic flow along Boonville Avenue between Chestnut Expressway and Mill Street beginning 7 a.m. through 5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 27. 

Two-way traffic will be maintained, but limited to one ...

Left eastbound lane of Battlefield Road to close at Lone Pine Avenue Sept. 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The left eastbound lane of Battlefield Road will close just west of Lone Pine Avenue beginning 12 a.m. through 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 for utility work.

Please remember to use caution when traveling through the work zone. 

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Closure of public parking lot at Campbell Avenue and Olive Street rescheduled for Oct. 16-17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Due to forecasted rain and other concerns, the closure and repaving of the public parking lot located on the northwest corner of Campbell Avenue and Olive Street in downtown Springfield has been rescheduled to begin at 5 a.m., Wednesd...

Expect lane closures along Republic Road between Kentwood Avenue and Weller Avenue Sept. 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AT&T will close the westbound and eastbound right lanes of Republic Road between Kentwood Avenue and Weller Avenue beginning 9 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 for utility work.

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Intersection of Lone Pine Avenue and Kirkwood Street to close Sept. 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The intersection of Lone Pine Avenue and Kirkwood Street will close to through traffic beginning 8:30 a.m. through 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17 for the completion of utility work.

Partial closures will be placed at Cherokee Street and at ...

Right eastbound lane of Battlefield Road to close at Lone Pine Avenue Sept. 9-11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The right eastbound lane of Battlefield Road will close at Lone Pine Avenue beginning 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. daily, Monday, Sept. 9 through Wednesday, Sept. 11 for utility work.

Please use caution when traveling through the work zone.&...

3700 E. Catalpa Street will close at the BNSF railroad crossing Sept. 9-10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

3700 E. Catalpa Street will close at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing beginning at noon on Monday, Sept. 9 through 3 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10 for railroad crossing maintenance. 

Traffic is advised to de...

Grand Street to reduce to two lanes immediately east of the Grant Avenue intersection Sept. 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grand Street will be reduced to two lanes immediately east of the Grant Avenue intersection beginning 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4 for sewer maintenance. Two-way traffic will be maintained.

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West lane of Jefferson Avenue to close immediately north of Grand Street intersection Sept. 3-5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works street maintenance crews will close the west lane of Jefferson Avenue immediately north of the intersection of Grand Street beginning 7 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 3 through 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 for street repairs. ...

Eastbound lane of Sunset Street to close immediately west of the Fort Avenue intersection Sept. 4-6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The left, eastbound lane of Sunset Street will close adjacent to the median located west of the intersection of Sunset Street and Fort Avenue beginning 6 a.m. through 3 p.m. Sept. 4-6 for median maintenance work.

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Intersection of Lone Pine Avenue and Kirkwood Street to close overnight Aug. 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The intersection of Lone Pine Avenue and Kirkwood Street will close to through traffic overnight beginning 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 through 12 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 for utility work. Partial closures will be placed at Cherokee Stree...

Primrose Widening Project Update: Kickapoo driveway access restricted beginning 8 a.m. Aug. 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Construction of widening improvements along Primrose Street between South Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue continues this week with the closure and reconstruction of three Kickapoo High School parking lot driveways.

Parking lot closures off...

Expect eastbound lane closures on East Battlefield Road near the Lone Pine Intersection Aug. 26-27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Motorists should expect various eastbound lane closures in the 2700-3000 block of East Battlefield Road near the Lone Pine Intersection Monday, Aug. 26 and Tuesday, Aug. 27 for utility work. Closures will take place between 9 a.m. and...

Northbound lane of Kimbrough Avenue to close between Harrison Street and Cherry Street Aug. 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The northbound lane and center turn lane of Kimbrough Avenue will close between Harrison Street and Cherry Street beginning 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 for utility work.  

Northbound traffic is advised to use the ...

Right southbound lane of National Avenue to close between Elm Street and Cherry Street Aug. 19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The right southbound lane of National Avenue will close between Elm Street and Cherry Street beginning 9:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 for utility work.

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The intersection of Douglas Avenue and Hovey Street to close Aug. 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The intersection of Douglas Avenue and Hovey Street will close beginning at 6 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 for sewer repairs.   

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.

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Westbound lane of Battlefield Road to close at Moulder Avenue Aug. 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A contractor for AT&T will close the left, westbound lane of Battlefield Road on either side of the Moulder Avenue intersection beginning 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 21 for utility work.

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Primrose Street Widening Project expected to be complete in November

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In anticipation of the first day of school in Springfield Tuesday, the City encourages Kickapoo High School students, parents, teachers and staff to allow plenty of travel time to school and expect delays due to construction related t...

MEDIA ALERT: Jefferson Avenue to close immediately north of Primrose Street beginning 6 a.m. Aug. 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jefferson Avenue, immediately north of Primrose Street, will close for approximately 30 days beginning 6 a.m., Monday, Aug. 12 for construction work related to the Primrose Street Widening Project. The closure will extend 100 feet nor...

Westbound lane of Grand Street to remain closed between Grant and Missouri through Aug. 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The right, westbound lane of Grand Street between Grant Avenue and Missouri Avenue will remain closed through Aug. 23 for continued sewer maintenance work. 

Motorists are asked to please use caution when traveling through the ...

Talmage Street to close between Kansas Expressway and Fort Avenue Aug. 12 for sewer maintenance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Talmage Street will close to through traffic between Kansas Expressway and Fort Avenue beginning 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12 for sewer maintenance.

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route. 

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Northbound lane of Kimbrough Avenue to close between Madison Street and Monroe Street Aug. 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Utilities will close the northbound lane of Kimbrough Avenue between Madison Street and Monroe Street beginning 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12 for gas main repairs. 

Northbound traffic is advised to follow the mark...

Road closures for 2019 Birthplace of Route 66 Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Birthplace of Route 66 Festival and Parade will require several road closures and traffic delays in downtown Springfield starting the morning of Thursday, Aug. 8 and continuing until the morning of Sunday, Aug. 11.

“On be...

Westbound lane of Sunshine Street to close between Campbell Avenue and Wedgewood Avenue Aug. 6 & 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Utilities will close the right, westbound lane of Sunshine Street between Campbell Avenue and Wedgewood Avenue beginning 9 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 and 7 for water main and utility repairs.

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Primrose Street to close overnight between Jefferson Avenue and Miami Court Aug. 5 and 6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Primrose Street will close overnight between Jefferson Avenue and Miami Court Aug. 5 and 6 for utility and stormwater work related to the Primrose Street Widening project. The roadway will close at 10 p.m. and reopen at 6 a.m. the fol...

UPDATED: Public Works’ Design Guide for Public Improvements changes to take effect October 1, 2019.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CORRECTED LINK

Changes made to the General Conditions, Design Standards and Technical Specifications manuals of the Design Guide for Public Improvements are now posted online at springfieldmo.gov/pwdesignguide and will apply to all pro...

Eastbound lane of Republic Road to close at the Scenic Avenue intersection Aug. 6-7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The right, eastbound lane of Republic Road will close on either side of the Scenic Avenue intersection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Aug. 6 and 7 for utility work in the right-of-way.

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Northbound lane of Grant Avenue to close between Commercial Street and Chase Street Aug. 5-9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Public Works will close the northbound lane of Grant Avenue between Commercial Street and Chase Street beginning 7 a.m., Monday, Aug. 5 through 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 for stormwater grate replacement.  

The southbou...

Southbound lane closure on Fremont Avenue between Deerfield Street and Erie Street July 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The outside, southbound lane of Fremont Avenue will close between Deerfield Street and Erie Street beginning 8:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 for the replacement of a utility structure in the area.

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Division Street to close between Broadway Avenue and Grant Avenue July 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Division Street will close to through traffic between Broadway Avenue and Grant Avenue beginning 6 a.m. through 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25 for sewer repairs.

Through traffic is advised to seek an alternate route.   

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CANCELLED: East portion of Grand Street and Barnes Avenue intersection to close July 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE: This road closure has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.  

Original Release: 

The east portion of the intersection of Grand Street and Barnes Avenue will close beginning at 9:30 a.m. throug...

Sewer work near National Avenue and Bennett Street to affect southbound lanes overnight July 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Southbound traffic on National Avenue between Bennett Street and Linwood Street should expect delays overnight Thursday, July 25 due to continued sewer maintenance work. Both southbound lanes will be closed beginning at 6 p.m. through...

Northbound lane of National Avenue to close between Bennett Street and Linwood Street July 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Motorists should expect the northbound, right lane of National Avenue to close between Bennett Street and Linwood Street beginning 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23 for sewer maintenance. 

Please obey all work zone sig...

Mt. Vernon Street to close between Laurel Avenue and Hilton Avenue July 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mt. Vernon Street will close between Laurel Avenue and Hilton Avenue beginning 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 for Environmental Services crews to conduct a sewer repair.

Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour. ...

Northbound lane of Kansas Expressway to close between Kearney Street and Talmage Street July 21-26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Motorists should expect overnight closures of the outside northbound lane of Kansas Expressway between Kearney Street and Talmage Street beginning Sunday, July 21 - Friday, July 26 for Public Works crews to conduct sidewalk repairs. T...

College Street to close to through traffic between Grant Avenue and Campbell Avenue July 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City Utilities will close College Street to through traffic between Grant Avenue and Campbell Avenue beginning 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17 to facilitate the connection of a new water service line.

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Northbound lane of Fulbright Avenue to close north of Kearney Street July 16-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sidewalk and ADA ramp improvements will require the northbound lane of Fulbright Avenue north of Kearney Street to close between 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily July 16-19. The southbound lane of traffic on Fulbright will remain open to sou...

Quarterly crosswalk assessment indicates 4% improvement

Drivers and pedestrians encouraged to comply with Pedestrian Safety Ordinance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SGF Yields, the City of Springfield’s pedestrian safety program, is pleased to share a 4% improvement in the percentage of Springfield drivers yiel...

Primrose Street between South and Kimbrough avenues to close for construction this weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Primrose Street between South Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue will close from 10 p.m. Saturday, July 13 through 6 a.m. Monday, July 15. This closure is for utility and storm water work for the widening of Primrose Street.

The project will ...

Single lane closure on Grant Avenue south of Grand Street Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A sewer repair will require a single lane closure on Grant Avenue south of Grand Street starting at 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, and lasting until approximately 4 p.m.

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For more information, please contact Ron Cook at 417-864-2082.

Mt. Vernon Street west of Kansas Expressway to close for three months

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mt. Vernon Street west of Kansas Expressway will close for three months starting at 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 3 for construction to replace the Mt. Vernon Street bridge over Jordan Creek. 

The Mt. Vernon Bridge Replacement Projec...

Lane closure on East Division between National and Fremont Wednesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The eastbound lane of East Division between National and Fremont avenues will be closed 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3 for sewer modifications.

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For more information, please contact Dan Jessen at 417-864-1102.

Lane closures near OTC campus Monday and Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works will implement single-lane closures on Central and Pythian streets and at the roundabout on Sherman Parkway north of the Ozarks Technical Community College campus starting at 7:30 a.m., Monday, June 24 until 3:30 p.m., Tu...

Downtown parking lot to close June 19-21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City-owned parking lot on the west corner of Olive Street and Boonville Avenue will close for pavement milling starting at 5 a.m. Wednesday, June 19 and reopening at 5 p.m. Friday, June 21.

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For more information, please contact K...

Seminole Street to close from Clayton Avenue to Lone Pine Wednesday, June 19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Seminole Street from Clayton Avenue to Lone Pine Avenue will be closed 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 for utility work by City Utilities.

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Right eastbound lane of Republic Road west of Weller Avenue to close Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AT&T will close the right eastbound lane of Republic Road just west of Weller Avenue 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13 for utility work. Access will be maintained to driveway entrances.

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For more information, please contact Andy...

East University Street from Meadowview to Estate open to local traffic only May 24, May 28-30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East University Street from South Meadowview Avenue to South Estate Avenue will be open to local traffic only 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, May 24 and again Tuesday, May 28-May 30 during the same hours, for sewer extension work.

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Lane closures on South Kimbrough May 30-June 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

South Kimbrough Avenue From East Harrison Street to East Grand Street will be restricted to one-way traffic starting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, May 30 until 5 p.m., Friday June 28 for street maintenance work. During repair of the southbou...

Cherry Street between Barnes and Oak Grove to close through November

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cherry Street from Barnes to Oak Grove will be closed to through traffic beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday May 21 for approximately 180 days (through November) for work related to the Cherry Street Widening Project - Barnes to Oak Grove. Ac...

St. Louis Street to close between Weller and Delaware Wednesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

St. Louis Street between Weller and Delaware avenues will close at 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Wednesday May 22 for repair work to a water main by City Utilities. There will be a marked detour directing drivers to Trafficway.

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Overnight closures on Primrose Street west of Jefferson Avenue May 21-24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Primrose Street will close west of Jefferson Avenue during the overnight and early morning hours Tuesday through Friday of next week for gas and water relocation work for the Primrose Street Widening Project – South Avenue t...

Boonville Avenue to close between Olive and Water streets Monday, May 20 and overnight

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Boonville Avenue from Olive Street to Water Street will be closed starting at 4 a.m. Monday, May 20 and reopening at 7 a.m., Tuesday, May 21, for improvements to the public parking lot at Boonville and Olive.

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Overnight closures on Primrose Street at South Avenue May 14-17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Primrose Street will close at South Avenue 10 p.m.-6 a.m. Tuesday, May 14 through Friday, May 17 for gas and water relocation work for the Primrose Street Widening Project – South Avenue to Kimbrough Avenue. The roadway will...

South Avenue north of Primrose Street to close May 8-15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

South Avenue just north of Primrose Street will be closed May 8-15 for gas and water relocation work on the Primrose Street Widening Project – South Avenue to Kimbrough Avenue.

The project widens Primrose Street to five lanes...

South Avenue south of Primrose to close

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESouth Avenue just south of Primrose Street will be closed on Monday for gas and water relocation work on the Primrose Street – South Avenue to Kimbrough Avenue project. This closure will last for a week.

The project widens Primrose Str...

4200 W. Junction St. to close May 2-7 for railroad crossing maintenance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

4200 W. Junction St. in northwest Springfield will be closed from Meteor Avenue to Farm Road 123 for maintenance repairs on the railroad crossing by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway, beginning at 7 a.m., Thursday, May 2...

Grand Street east of Crutcher Avenue to close Monday-Wednesday next week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works will be closing Grand Street east of Crutcher Avenue for the installation of a storm water pipe beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, April 29 through 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to use Barnes...

Work for Primrose Street improvement project to begin Wednesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Utility work with possible lane closures will begin Wednesday, April 24 for the Primrose Street improvement project.

The project will widen Primrose Street to five lanes between South Avenue and Kimbrough Avenue. The project includes ...

High Street to close between Benton Avenue and Jefferson Avenue on April 22

High Street will close between Benton Avenue and Jefferson Avenue beginning 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday, April 22 for sewer main repairs. 

Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.

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For more information, contact Communication Coordinator Kris...

City crosswalk assessment results in 25 percent average driver compliance

On average, only 25 percent of Springfield drivers yield to pedestrians at crosswalks, according to a recent driver compliance assessment completed through the City’s SGF Yields pedestrian safety program.

The quarterly assessment, performed by Pu...

Expect lane closures on McDaniel Street between South Avenue and Robberson Avenue April 17

Various road and lane closures should be expected downtown on McDaniel Street between South Avenue and Robberson Avenue and on Robberson Avenue between Walnut Street and McDaniel Street beginning 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, for utility work relat...

Catalpa Street to close at MNA Railroad crossing west of Kansas Expressway April 22-28

Catalpa Street will close at the Missouri & Northern Arkansas (MNA) Railroad crossing west of Kansas Expressway beginning Monday, April 22 through Sunday, April 28 (weather permitting) for work to facilitate the replacement of the existing railroad cr...

Mount Vernon Street to close just west of Kansas Expressway beginning April 17

Mount Vernon Street will close just west of Kansas Expressway for two weeks beginning Wednesday, April 17 for utility relocation work in preparation for the Mount Vernon Street Bridge Replacement Project.

Following utility relocation work, construction on...

City of Springfield aims to improve work-zone safety with policy guide

April 8-12 is National Work Zone Awareness Week, an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through roadway construction zones.

According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in 2017 there were 799...

McDaniel Street to close between Main Avenue and Market Avenue April 9 for sewer repairs

McDaniel Street will close downtown between Main Avenue and Market Avenue beginning 8 a.m., Tuesday, April 9 for emergency sewer repairs. Work is expected to be complete by 5 p.m.

Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.

For more information, contact...

Bennett Street to close at MNA Railroad crossing west of Kansas Expressway April 14-21

Bennett Street will close at the Missouri & Northern Arkansas (MNA) Railroad crossing west of Kansas Expressway beginning Sunday, April 14 through Sunday, April 21 (weather permitting) for work to facilitate the replacement of the existing railroad cr...

Bennett Street to close between Fremont Avenue and Pickwick Avenue April 5-6

Public Works will close Bennett Street between Fremont Avenue and Pickwick Avenue beginning at 8:30 a.m., Friday, April 5 through 9 a.m., Saturday, April 6 for a street repairs. 

Residents within the work zone will have access to their homes via w...

Jefferson Avenue to close between Glenwood Street and Downing Street April 4-5

Public Works will close Jefferson Avenue between Glenwood Street and Downing Street beginning 8:30 a.m., Thursday, April 4 through 6 a.m., Friday, April 5 for street repairs. 

Downing Street residents will maintain access to their homes via Sunset...

Expect various street, lane closures along Trafficway Street downtown April 2-5

Trafficway Street will close between 425 E. Trafficway and N. Benton Avenue beginning 8 a.m., Tuesday, April 2 through noon on Wednesday, April 3 for street repairs.  

In addition, the eastbound lane of Trafficway Street will close between N. Bent...

Erie Street closed at 2938 E. Erie Street for emergency sewer repairs

Erie Street has been closed near 2938 E. Erie Street for emergency sewer main repairs. Repairs are expected to be complete and the roadway reopened by 6 p.m. 

Access to all residential properties will be maintained throughout repairs. Through traf...

Washington Avenue to close between Commercial Street and Chase Street beginning April 1

Washington Avenue will close between Commercial Street and Chase Street for approximately 10 weeks beginning Monday, April 1 for the construction of the Link Washington Avenue Pedestrian Improvement project.

The focus of the Link Washington Avenue Pedestri...

UPDATE: Closure of Jefferson Avenue between Monroe Street and Madison Street canceled

A closure of Jefferson Avenue between Monroe Street and Madison Street scheduled for this week has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Previous Release: 

Jefferson Avenue will close between Monroe Street and Madison Street begi...

Grand Street to close between West Bypass and Laurel Avenue on March 21

Grand Street will close between West Bypass and Laurel Avenue beginning 6 a.m. through 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21 for sewer maintenance. 

Motorists are advised to use the marked detour.

For more information, contact Communication Coordinator Kriste...

Park Central Square sculpture takes springtime tumble Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.

Interested citizens are urged to visit Park Central Square at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 19 for the springtime rotation of the Tumbler, Springfield’s first piece of modern art. Grab some coffee and watch a Public Works crew put a new spin on this...

Westbound lane of Water Street to close just west of Jefferson Avenue intersection March 19

The westbound lane of Water Street will close near 331 E. Water Street, just west of the Jefferson Avenue intersection, beginning 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 for sewer maintenance work.

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route. 

For ...

Expect outer lane closures on Fremont Avenue between Independence Street intersections March 14 & 15

The outside, northbound and southbound lanes of Fremont Avenue will close between Independence Street and Independence Street beginning 8:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m., Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15 for Springfield Public Works public grounds crews ...

Eastbound lanes of St. Louis Street and Glenstone Avenue intersection to close March 11 - 14

Springfield Public Works street division will close the eastbound lanes on the west side of the intersection of St. Louis Street and Glenstone Avenue beginning 8 a.m. Monday, March 11 through Thursday, March 14 for pavement repairs.  

Eastbound tr...

Nichols Street to close between Boonville Avenue and Patton Avenue March 11 - 14

Springfield Public Works street division will be closing Nichols Street between Boonville Avenue and Patton Avenue beginning 8 a.m., Monday, March 11 through Thursday, March 14 for the repair of stormwater infrastructure beneath the roadway.

Motorists are ...

Two-week closure of Fremont expected beginning March 8 as CU continues prep for improvement project

Fremont Avenue will close to through traffic between Battlefield Road and Sunset Street for approximately two weeks as City Utilities continues relocating electric lines in preparation for the Battlefield Road and Fremont Avenue Intersection and Roadway I...

Preliminary work for the Mount Vernon Bridge Replacement Project to begin next week

Utility relocations and tree removals in preparation for the replacement of the Mount Vernon Street Bridge just west of Kansas Expressway will begin the week of March 4. Road closures are expected periodically throughout this site preparation work.

The bri...

LeCompte Road closure between Division Street and Springfield Underground extended through March 10

UPDATE: North LeCompte Road will remain closed between Division Street and the Springfield Underground southeast entrance driveway through 6 p.m., Sunday, March 10, to continue roadway maintenance work. Access to this Springfield Underground entrance will...

Expect northbound lane closure on National Avenue between Elm St. and Walnut St. Feb. 27-28

The outside northbound lane of National Avenue between Elm Street and Walnut Street will close beginning 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27 and Thursday, Feb. 28 for the repair of a retaining wall.  

Also in conjunction with this work, the sidewal...

Northbound lane of Nettleton Avenue closed between College Street and Olive Street through Feb. 22

The northbound lane of Nettleton Avenue is closed between College Street and Olive Street through 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 for emergency sewer main repairs. Access to all properties will be maintained throughout repairs.

For more information, contact Commun...

Main Avenue to close between Olive Street and Mill Street beginning Feb. 25

Main Avenue will close for approximately one week between Olive Street and Mill Street beginning 8:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, as AT&T crews begin utility relocation work in preparation for the upcoming Main Avenue Bridge Replacement project. Access to l...

LeCompte Road to close between Division Street and Springfield Underground entrance Feb. 25-March 3

North LeCompte Road will be closed between Division Street and the Springfield Underground southeast entrance driveway beginning 6 a.m., Monday, Feb. 25 through 6 p.m., Sunday, March 3, for roadway maintenance. Access to this Springfield Underground entra...

Catalpa Street to close between Gelven Avenue and John Avenue Feb. 18-20

UPDATE: Due to weather and ground conditions, the intersection of John Avenue and Catalpa Street will remain closed until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 for crews to complete construction work. 

Original Release: 

Catalpa Street will close to t...

CU to begin electrical work along Fremont Avenue Feb. 12 to prep for roadway improvement project

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.

Motorists can expect various ...

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 entra...

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

North LeCompte Road will be closed between Farm Road 116 and the Springfield Underground southeast entrance driveway beginning 7 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 27 through 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 2, for roadway maintenance. Access to this Springfield Underground entran...

Kimbrough Avenue closure between Montclair Street and Rockwood Street rescheduled to Jan. 29-Feb. 1

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. 

Motorist...

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

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 rai...

S. Jefferson Avenue closure north of Erie Street extended to 8 p.m.

S. Jefferson Avenue will remain closed just north of Erie Street through 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 8 to allow for the completion of emergency sewer repairs.  

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.

For more information, contact Communication ...

Grant Avenue to close between Chase Street and Commercial Street Jan. 10 - 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant Avenue will close between Chase Street and Commercial Street beginning 5 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10 through 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21 for a Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad contractor to continue making necessary repairs to...

Update: Campbell Avenue Bridge closure moved up to Dec. 26 due to rain forecasts

Due to rain forecasts, Public Works street operations division has moved up the closure of the Campbell Avenue Bridge over Fassnight Creek to TODAY (Dec. 26).  The bridge will be closed between Catalpa Street and Meadowmere Street between 8:30 a....

Sculpture takes wintertime tumble Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.

Interested citizens are urged to visit Park Central Square at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 18 for the wintertime rotation of the Tumbler, Springfield’s first piece of modern art. Grab some coffee and watch a Public Works crew put a new spin on this ...

Grant Avenue Bridge to close between Catalpa Street and Meadowmere Street Dec. 18 and 19

Public Works street operations division to close Grant Avenue Bridge over Fassnight Creek between Catalpa Street and Meadowmere Street beginning 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18 and Wednesday, Dec. 19 for bridge maintenance.  

Motorists are...

Bennett Street bridge to close between South Avenue and Jefferson Avenue Dec. 11-12

Public Works street division will close the Bennett Street bridge between South Avenue and Jefferson Avenue on Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Wednesday, Dec. 12 beginning at 8:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. for bridge maintenance work.

Motorists are advised to seek an al...

Scenic Avenue to close at railroad crossing north of Battlefield Road Dec. 11-12

Scenic Avenue will close at the Missouri and Northern Arkansas (MNA) railroad crossing north of Battlefield Road beginning 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 to accommodate an emergency railroad crossing repair. Drivers are advised ...

Grand Street Bridge to open temporarily to traffic

The Grand Street Bridge and roadway between Kansas Expressway and Park Avenue will temporarily reopen to traffic beginning 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3.  Currently, the road portion of the project is complete and the bridge portion awaiting minor finish...

Jefferson Avenue to be reduced to one lane between McDaniel Street and Pershing Street Nov. 26-29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works has approved the one-lane closure of the easternmost driving lane and the adjacent parallel parking stalls on Jefferson Avenue between McDaniel Street and Pershing Street beginning at 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26 through 6 a.m....

Portland Street to close between Kickapoo Avenue and Rogers Avenue Nov. 27-30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Portland Street will close between Kickapoo Avenue and Rogers Avenue beginning 7 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27 through 3:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 30 for roadway maintenance.

Motorists are advised to use an alternate route. 

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East portion of College Avenue and Kansas Expressway intersection to remain closed through Nov. 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE: The east portion of the intersection of College Avenue and Kansas Expressway will remain closed through noon on Wednesday, Nov. 28 to complete utility cut repairs. 

Motorists are advised to continue using the marked de...

Grant Avenue to close between Chase Street and Commercial Street Nov. 26 - Dec. 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant Avenue will close between Chase Street and Commercial Street beginning 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26 through 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3 for a Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad contractor to continue making necessary repairs to th...

West Avenue to close between Bennett Street and Catalpa Street Nov. 19-20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Environmental Services crews will close West Avenue between Bennett Street and Catalpa Street beginning 6 a.m., Monday, Nov. 19 through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 for sewer system repairs. 

Motorists are advised to seek an altern...

Grant Avenue to close between Chase Street and Commercial Street Nov. 16 - 19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant Avenue will close between Chase Street and Commercial Street beginning 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16 through 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19 for a Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad contractor to make necessary repairs to the Grant Av...

2671 S. Patterson Ave. to close Nov. 7 for sewer main repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Environmental Services crews will close the roadway at 2671 S. Patterson Ave. beginning 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (weather permitting), Wednesday, Nov. 7 for sewer main repairs. 

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route through...

2511 E. Edgewood Street to close Nov. 6 for sewer main repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Environmental Services crews will close the roadway at 2511 E. Edgewood Street beginning 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (weather permitting), Tuesday, Nov. 6 for sewer main repairs. 

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route through ...

Southbound right turn lane at N. Partnership Blvd and Kearney Street to close Nov. 5-6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works crews will close the southbound right turn lane at N. Partnership Blvd and E. Kearney Street at the entrance to Partnership Industrial Center beginning 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5 through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6 for curb replace...

Cairo Street to close between Glenstone Avenue and Kentwood Avenue Oct. 17-23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cairo Street will close to through traffic between Glenstone Avenue and Kentwood Avenue beginning 7 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17 through 5 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 23 for concrete pavement repair work. The street will reopen Oct. 20 - 21 to ac...

Update: Closure at Division Street and BNSF railroad crossing extended through Oct. 31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Due to weather conditions and scheduling conflicts, Division Street will remain closed at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing west of Kansas Expressway through 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31 to complete the replacemen...

Northbound lane closure on Fort between Sunshine and University Thursday, Oct. 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The northbound lane of Fort Avenue between Sunshine and University streets will be closed 5 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 to accommodate an emergency sewer repair.

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For more information, please contact Carl Shaw at 417-874-2204.&...

Southbound lane of Park Central Square closed Thursday, Oct. 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Park Central Square's southbound entrance at Boonville and the southbound lane in front of the state office building and Heer's will be closed 9 a.m.-6 pm. Thursday, Oct. 11 to accommodate building repairs. 

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For more inform...

Pavement resurfacing to take place in Ravenwood subdivision Sept. 6-7

A City contractor will be conducting pavement resurfacing work in the Ravenwood subdivision beginning Thursday, Sept. 6 through Friday, Sept. 7. Work will begin each day at 8:00 a.m. and end by 5:00 p.m. (weather permitting). 

Two way traffic will...

Grant Avenue closure between Phelps Street and Walnut Street rescheduled for Sept. 10 & 11

Update: Due to weather forecasts, the closure of Grant Avenue between Phelps Street and Walnut Street has been rescheduled for Sunday, Sept. 9 and Monday, Sept. 10 (weather permitting). Closures will begin at 7 p.m. with the roadway reopening by 6 a.m. th...

Grant Avenue to close overnight between Phelps Street and Walnut Street Sept. 6 & 7

Grant Avenue will close overnight between Phelps Street and Walnut Street Thursday, Sept. 6 and Friday, Sept. 7 for street improvements related to the Grant Avenue and Route 66 Streetscape project. Closures will begin at 7 p.m. with the roadway reopening ...

Intersection of College Street and Grant Avenue to close overnight Sept. 5

The intersection of College Street and Grant Avenue will close overnight beginning at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 5 through 6 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6 (weather permitting) for street improvements related to the Grant Avenue and Route 66 Streetscape project. &a...

Delivery of Grand Street Bridge Project beams to cause traffic delays Sept. 4-7

Expect traffic delays surrounding the Grand Street Bridge Project work site near the intersection of Grand Street and Kansas Expressway beginning early Tuesday morning, Sept. 4 through Friday, Sept. 7 as City contractor, Hartman and Company, will deliver ...

Pavement resurfacing to take place in Quail Creek subdivision Aug. 28-31

A City contractor will be conducting pavement resurfacing work in the Quail Creek subdivision beginning Tuesday, Aug. 28 through Friday, Aug. 31. Work will begin each day at 8:30 a.m. and end by 4:00 p.m. (weather permitting). 

Two way traffic wil...

Walnut Street to close between Grant Avenue and Douglas Avenue Aug. 27 - Sept. 3

Walnut Street will close between Grant Avenue and Douglas Avenue beginning 6 a.m., Monday, Aug. 27 through 6 a.m., Monday, September 3 for street improvements related to the Grant Avenue and Route 66 Streetscape project. 

About the Grant Avenue an...

Walnut Street to close between Grant Avenue and Main Avenue Aug. 22-24

Walnut street will close between Grant Avenue and Main Avenue beginning 6 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22 through 6 a.m. Aug. 24 (weather permitting) for street improvements related to the Grant Avenue and Route 66 Streetscape project. 

About the Grant A...

Park Central East to close Aug. 22 for emergency stormwater repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Park Central East will close to through traffic just east of Robberson Avenue beginning 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 for emergency stormwater infrastructure repairs. The roadway is anticipated to reopen by 5:30 p.m. 

Motorists ar...

Intersection of Seminole Street and Nettleton Avenue to close for one month beginning Aug. 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The intersection of Seminole Street and Nettleton Avenue will close for approximately one month beginning 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15 for crews to complete a stormwater drainage project. 

Motorists are advised to seek an alterna...

Jefferson Avenue to close between Powell Street and Arrowhead Street Aug. 9-14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jefferson Avenue will close between Powell Street and Arrowhead Street beginning 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 through 5 p.m. Aug. 14 for street replacement work. Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route and use caution when traveli...

Expect road closures, traffic delays downtown Thursday-Saturday during Route 66 Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Motorists in downtown Springfield should expect road closures and traffic delays starting the morning of Thursday, Aug. 9 through Saturday, Aug. 11 in downtown Springfield due to the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival.

Below is a comprehe...

Mount Vernon Street to close between Miller Avenue and Casa Grande Avenue Aug. 2-9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mount Vernon Street will close for one week between Miller Avenue and Casa Grande Avenue beginning 7 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 for construction related to the Mount Vernon Street and Miller Avenue improvement project. 

Drivers are...

Fort Avenue to close between Elfindale St. and Stanford St. Aug. 1-2

City of Springfield Public Works will close Fort Avenue between Elfindale Street and Stanford Street beginning 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1 and 5 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2 for emergency stormwater maintenance. 

Motorists are adv...

Jefferson Avenue closed between Walnut Street and Elm Street through 7 a.m. July 25

South Jefferson Avenue is closed downtown between Walnut Street and Elm Street for the installation of new stormwater infrastructure. The roadway will reopen by 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 25. 

Motorists are advised to use the marked detour.

For more in...

Southbound lane of Fort Avenue to close between Elfindale St. and Stanford St. July 30 - Aug. 2

City of Springfield Public Works will be closing the southbound lane of Fort Avenue between Elfindale Street and Stanford Street beginning Monday, July 30 through Thursday, August 2 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  This closure will a...

Kissick Avenue to close north of Springfield Lake Bridge July 22-23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works will close Kissick Avenue north of Springfield Lake Bridge beginning 7 p.m. Sunday, July 22 through 12 p.m. Monday, July 23 for City crews to conduct a street repair. 

Northbound motorists that use Kissick Avenue ...

Expect various closures on Jefferson Avenue near the Walnut Lawn intersection July 23 - Aug. 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Various closures will occur along Jefferson Avenue near the Walnut Lawn Street intersection beginning Monday, July 23 through Friday, Aug. 3 for crews to conduct street repairs and traffic signal loop replacements.  Walnut La...

Southbound lane of National Avenue closed at Latoka Street intersection for water main break repair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The right, southbound lane of National Avenue is closed at the Latoka Street intersection for the repair of a water main. The roadway is expected to reopen by midnight tonight. 

Motorists are advised to use caution while trave...

Miller Avenue to close between Mount Vernon Street and Madison Street July 16 - Aug. 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Miller Avenue will close for approximately one month between Mount Vernon Street and Madison Street beginning 7 a.m. Monday, July 16 for construction work related to the Mount Vernon Street and Miller Avenue improvement project.&n...

Grand Street to close just west of Delaware Avenue intersection July 9 - 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grand Street will close just west of the Grand Street and Delaware Avenue intersection beginning 8 a.m. Monday, July 9 through 4 p.m. Thursday, July 12 to allow for the construction of new water and gas mains. 

Through traffic...

Scenic Avenue to close between Battlefield Road and Seminole Street July 9 - 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Scenic Avenue will close for two weeks between Battlefield Road and Seminole Street beginning 6 a.m. Monday, July 9 for construction related to the Scenic Avenue Sidewalk project.  

The roadway will reopen on the weekend &...

West portion of College Street and Grant Avenue intersection to close June 29 - July 2

The west portion of the intersection of College Street and Grant Avenue will close beginning 7 p.m., Friday, June 29 through 6 a.m., Monday, July 2, allowing southbound traffic only through the intersection. 

Motorists are advised to use the marke...

North Washington Avenue closed between Commercial Street and Chase Street for emergency repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works has closed N. Washington Avenue between Commercial Street and Chase Street for emergency repairs. Crews expect the repair to be complete and the road reopened by this afternoon. 

Motorists are advised to seek an a...

Mt. Vernon Street and Miller Avenue roadway improvement project to begin June 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works has authorized APAC-Central, Inc. to begin construction on intersection and roadway improvements at Mt. Vernon Street and Miller Avenue beginning Monday, June 25 and lasting through mid-August.

This improvement project con...

Scenic Avenue Sidewalk Project to begin June 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works has authorized Woody’s Express Trucking, LLC to begin construction on the Scenic Avenue Sidewalk project beginning Monday, June 25. The project is expected to be complete by the end of August. 

The Sceni...

Cherry Street to close between Weller Avenue and Fairway Avenue June 11

Cherry Street will close between Weller Avenue and Fairway Avenue beginning 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. on Monday, June 11 for roadway repairs following water utility work. 

For more information, contact Earl Wallace at 942-9255.

College Street to close between Grant Avenue and Main Avenue June 12-18

College Street will close between Grant Avenue and Main Avenue beginning Tuesday, June 12 through 6 a.m. Monday, June 18 for street improvements related to the Grant Avenue and Route 66 Streetscape project. 

In addition, various closures will take...

Scenic Avenue to close south of Nathanael Greene Park entrance June 11 - 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

South Scenic Avenue will close just south of the Nathanael Greene Park entrance drive beginning 6 a.m. Monday, June 11 through Friday, June 15 for Public Works to complete stormwater improvements. 

Access will be maintained to...

Lombard Street to close to through traffic between Delaware Avenue and Pickwick Avenue June 5 - 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lombard Street will close to through traffic between Delaware Avenue and Pickwick Avenue beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 5 through June 15 (weather permitting) for City Utilities to complete water and gas renewal work.  

Motori...

Intersection of Grand Street and Wabash Avenue to close overnight June 1

The intersection of Grand Street and Wabash Avenue will close beginning at 10 p.m. June 1 through 6 a.m. June 2 (weather permitting) for utility work associated with the Grand Street Bridge over Jordan Creek Project. 

Motorists are encouraged to c...

Expect delays westbound in 2100 block of West Republic Road through June 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The westbound lanes in the 2100 block of West Republic Road will be closed alternately today through 5 p.m. June 1, as crews repair the roadway following recent utility work. 

Motorists should expect delays and are advised to ...

East Trafficway Street to close between Waverly Avenue and Stewart Avenue June 4 - 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Trafficway Street will close between Waverly Avenue and Stewart Avenue for approximately four weeks beginning Monday, June 4 for roadway Improvements. Trafficway will be widened to 3 lanes and bike lanes extended to Stewart Avenu...

Mt. Vernon Street to close for ten weeks between Nolting Avenue and Laurel Avenue beginning May 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

West Mount Vernon Street will close between Nolting Avenue and Laurel Avenue for approximately ten weeks beginning Tuesday, May 29 for utility work associated with the Mount Vernon Street Improvements Project. Mount Vernon is expected...

Park Avenue to close between Grand Street and Page Street May 17

Park Avenue will close between Grand Street and Page Street beginning at 7 a.m. through 6 p.m. Thursday, May 17 for utility work related to the Grand Street Bridge improvement project.

Motorists are encouraged to continue to utilize the marked detour aroun...

Ildereen Street closed at Campbell Avenue intersection through May 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ildereen Street will be closed at the Campbell Street intersection beginning Monday, May 14 through 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 for road improvements. 

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For more information, please contact Public Works Construction Inspector P...

Eastbound lane of east Sunshine Street to close overnight near Rogers Avenue intersection on May 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eastbound East Sunshine Street will be reduced to one lane near the intersection of Rogers Avenue beginning 7 p.m. Monday, May 14 through 6 a.m. Tuesday morning for a City contractor to conduct sewer repairs. 

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For more info...

Holland Avenue at Glenwood Street to close May 10-14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Weather depending, Holland Avenue at the intersection of Glenwood Street will close May 10-14 for the repair of a large utility cut. Glenwood Street will be reduced to a single lane. Motorists will need to yield to oncoming traffic.&a...

Public meeting for phase 4 of Republic Road Widening Project May 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Please join the City of Springfield and MoDOT for a public meeting about phase 4 of the Republic Road Widening Project 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, May 15 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 922 W. Republic Road. This phase of the project widens...

Crenshaw Street to close from Ridgecrest Avenue to Kissick Avenue April 30 - April 3

City crews will close Crenshaw Street between Ridgecrest Avenue and South Kissick Avenue beginning 7:30 a.m. Monday, April 30 through 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3 (weather permitting) for street stabilization work.  

For more information, contact Ran...

Expect various overnight closures on Grant Avenue and Walnut Street April 30 - May 2

Various road closures will take place overnight next week along Grant Avenue and Walnut Street as construction continues on the Grant Avenue and Route 66 Streetscape project. The following closures are weather pending:

• Grant Avenue will close south of Waln...

Grant Avenue to close south of Walnut Street intersection overnight April 19

Grant Avenue will close south of the Walnut Street intersection overnight Thursday, April 19 beginning at 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. Friday morning. These closures are weather permitting and are part of the Grant Avenue and Route 66 Streetscape project.&nb...

Cherry Street to close between Weller Avenue and Fairview Avenue April 18

City Utilities will close Cherry Street between Weller Avenue and Fairview Avenue beginning  7 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18 to conduct water utility work. 

Nichols Street to close between Eldon Avenue and Junction Avenue April 16-20

Nichols Street will close to through traffic between Eldon Avenue and Junction Avenue beginning 7:30 a.m. Monday, April 16 through Friday, April 20 (weather permitting) for crews to complete drainage maintenance.  All homeowners within the closur...

Grant Avenue and Walnut Street intersection to close overnight April 9, 10

The intersection of Grant Avenue and Walnut Street will close overnight Monday, April 9 and Tuesday, April 10 beginning at 11 p.m. through 6 a.m. These closures are weather permitting and are part of the Grant Avenue and Route 66 Streetscape project.&...

Olive Street west of Grant Avenue intersection to close overnight April 4

Olive Street will close overnight west of the Grant Avenue intersection beginning 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 through 6 a.m. Thursday morning (weather permitting) for utility work related to the Grant Avenue and Route 66 Streetscape project. 

This p...

Grand Street Bridge reconstruction moved up; bridge to now close April 9 until fall

The Grand Street Bridge, located west of the intersection of Grand Street and Kansas Expressway, will close for approximately five months beginning Monday, April 9 for the removal and replacement of the bridge.

The reconstruction of the bridge is part of t...

College Street to close overnight between Grant Avenue and Douglas Avenue March 29

College Street will close overnight between Grant Avenue and Douglas Avenue beginning 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29 through 6 a.m. Friday morning (weather permitting) for utility work related to the Grant Avenue and Route 66 Streetscape project. 

This...

Northbound lanes of Luster Avenue to close south of Battlefield Road intersection April 2-3

Public Works will close the northbound lanes of Luster Avenue south of the Battlefield Road intersection beginning Monday, April 2 through Tuesday, April 3 (weather permitting) for sidewalk repair work.  

Motorists are advised to use an alternate ...

Washington Avenue to close between Commercial Street and Chase Street March 26 - April 6

Washington Avenue will close for two weeks between Commercial Street and Chase Street beginning Monday, March 26 through April 6 for Public Works crews to complete stormwater improvements. 

This closure is weather permitting.  Motorists a...

Lone Pine Avenue to close at Allen Place March 22

Lone Pine Avenue will close at Allen Place beginning 7 a.m. through 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22 for City Utilities to install a new water line.  

All businesses in the area will remain open and accessible during this time.  Through traffic ...

Sculpture takes springtime tumble Tuesday at 7:30 a.m.

Interested citizens are urged to come down to Park Central Square at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 20 for the springtime rotation of the Tumbler, Springfield’s first piece of modern art. Grab some coffee and watch a Public Works crew put a new spin ...

Construction preparations begin on Grand Street Bridge widening project

Construction preparations have begun on the Grand Street Bridge over Jordan Creek project, identified by citizens as their No. 1 priority in need of improvement in the 2015 city-wide transportation survey.

The project will involve the widening of Grand Str...

Phelps Street closed between Jefferson Avenue and Washington Avenue March 19-21

Phelps Street has been closed between Jefferson Avenue and Washington Avenue beginning Monday, March 19 through Wednesday, March 21 for the removal of abandoned railroad tracks.

For more information, contact Tina Stob, Department of Public Works, 417-864-1...

Grant Avenue and College Street intersection to close overnight March 18

The intersection of Grant Avenue and College Street will close overnight Sunday, March 18, beginning at 7 p.m. through 6 a.m. Monday morning (weather permitting) to complete work related to the Grant Avenue and Route 66 Streetscape project. 

This ...

Kimbrough Avenue to close at Normal Street March 14-16

Kimbrough Avenue will close at Normal Street beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 14 through 5 p.m. Friday, March 16 (weather permitting) for an emergency stormwater pipe replacement under Kimbrough Avenue.  

Motorists are advised to use alternate ro...

Expect lane shifts on Kimbrough Avenue at Harrison Street beginning March 13

Expect lane shifts on Kimbrough Avenue at Harrison Street beginning 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 13 for City Utilities crews to conduct emergency repairs to a water main.   

Traffic flow will be shifted on southbound Kimbrough for approximate...

Holland Avenue to close between Grand Street and Madison Street March 11-14

Holland Avenue will close to through traffic between Grand Street and Madison Street beginning 7 a.m. Sunday, March 11 through approximately 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 for crews to complete repairs to the roadway following utility work. Local traffic will...

Grant Avenue and College Street intersection to close overnight March 11, 12

The intersection of Grant Avenue and College Street will close overnight Sunday, March 11 and Monday, March 12 beginning at 11 p.m. through 6 a.m.  These closures are weather permitting and are part of the beginning phases of the Grant Avenue and...

Lone Pine Avenue to close between Allen Place and Republic Road on Feb. 12

Lone Pine Ave. will close between Allen Pl. and Republic Rd. beginning 7 a.m. through noon Monday, Feb. 12 for City Utilities to install a water service addition for a new development.  

Lone Pine will be open to local traffic only during this tim...

Kimbrough Ave. closed between Cherry St. and Harrison St. for sewer repairs

South Kimbrough Ave. is closed between Cherry St. and Harrison St. for City crews to conduct emergency repairs on a broken sewer line. The repair is expected to take approximately 24 hours.

West Bennett Street to Close at the MNA Railroad Crossing Jan. 31 - Feb. 7

2400 West Bennett Street will close at the Missouri Northern Arkansas (MNA) Railroad Crossing to West Avenue, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 31 through Wednesday, Feb. 7 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. The work will facilitate the extension of the s...

Lone Pine Avenue to close between Allen Place and Republic Road beginning Dec. 26

Lone Pine Avenue will close for three weeks between Allen Place and Republic Road beginning 7 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 26 for construction on public improvements related to a private development. 

Motorists are advised to follow the marked detour.&...

Cherry Street to close between Kickapoo Avenue and Pickwick Avenue Dec. 14

City Utilities will close Cherry Street between Kickapoo Avenue and Pickwick Avenue beginning 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 14 for utility crews to repair a water main break. 

Motorists are advised to follow the marked detour. 

For more ...

City to conduct city-wide sidewalk assessment and inventory beginning Nov. 29

The City of Springfield is conducting a city-wide sidewalk assessment and inventory beginning Wednesday, Nov. 29. 

The assessment, conducted by Tempe, Arizona-based firm, IMS Infrastructure Management Services LLC, will use a specialized sidewalk ...

Walnut Street to close between South Avenue and Jefferson Avenue Nov. 19-21

Walnut Street will close between South Avenue and Jefferson Avenue beginning 7 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 19 through 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 for the repair of the roadway where underground utility lines required maintenance. 

For more information, contact...

Park Central Square Christmas Tree to be installed 9 a.m. Wednesday

City of Springfield Public Works will install the Park Central Square Christmas tree beginning at 9 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8.

The 25-foot-tall blue spruce was donated by retired Springfield Fire Battalion Chief Bill Gustafson and will be transported Wednesd...

College Street to close between Main Avenue and Market Avenue Nov. 7-9

The intersection of Market Avenue and College Street will be closed beginning 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 for utility work associated with the College Street Streetscape project. College Street will be closed to through traffic between North Main Avenue and Ma...

Southbound lane of Campbell Avenue between Morningside Street and Woodland Street to close Nov. 7

The right, southbound lane of Campbell Avenue will close between Morningside Street and Woodland Street beginning 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 for a contractor to construct new driveway approaches.  

For more information, contact Earl Wal...

Southbound lane of National Avenue to close between Page Street and Madison Street Nov. 7

City Utilities water department will close the right, southbound lane of National Avenue between Madison Street and Page Street beginning 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 to work on a water main. 

For more information, contact Earl Wallace at...

Northbound lane of Boonville Avenue to close between Chestnut Expressway and Central Street Nov. 9

Public Works will close the northbound lane of Boonville Avenue between Chestnut Expressway and Central Street beginning 10 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 for maintenance of the holiday lights on Historic City Hall. Drivers are asked to use an al...

Main Avenue to close at MNA Railroad Crossing north of College Street Nov. 1 - 15

400 North Main Avenue will close at the MNA Railroad Crossing north of College Street beginning 6 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1 through Wednesday, Nov. 15 for the replacement of the existing railroad crossing and roadway surfaces.  Drivers are advised ...

Overnight lane closures on Battlefield Road between Lone Pine and Moulder Ave. to begin Oct. 22

Expect various overnight lane closures on Battlefield Road between Lone Pine Avenue and Moulder Avenue beginning 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 through Friday, Oct. 27 for pavement maintenance and asphalt work. 

Motorists are advised to obey posted signag...

Catalpa Street to close between Oak Grove Avenue and Arcadia Avenue Oct. 18

Public Works will close E. Catalpa Street between Oak Grove Avenue and Arcadia Avenue beginning 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 18  to perform right-of-way maintenance, weather permitting. Motorist are advised to follow the marked detour...

Catalpa Street to close between Oak Grove Avenue and Arcadia Avenue Oct. 18

Public Works will close E. Catalpa Street between Oak Grove Avenue and Arcadia Avenue beginning 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 18  to perform right-of-way maintenance, weather permitting. Motorist are advised to follow the marked detour...

Closure of Northbound lane of National Avenue between Page Street and Madison Street extended

City Utilities water department has extended the closure of the outside northbound lane of National Avenue between Page Street and Madison Street. National will remain closed through 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 to complete the installation of a new water ma...

Kansas Avenue to close between Lasalle Street and Highland Street Oct. 12

Kansas Avenue will close between Lasalle Street and Highland Street beginning 5 a.m. through 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 for utility cut repairs. 

Motorists are advised to use the marked detour. 

For more information, contact 417-864-1965.

Heer's Parking Garage to close Oct. 8 and 15 for fall cleaning

The downtown Springfield Heer’s Car Park (230 N. Campbell Avenue) will be closing to all vehicles 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8 for fall cleaning. Levels 3-5 of the parking garage will also be closed 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, ...

2200 North LeCompte Road to close at BNSF railroad crossing Oct. 9 - 15

2200 North LeCompte Road will be closed at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing beginning 7 a.m., Monday, Oct. 9, through Sunday, Oct. 15 (weather permitting) for the replacement of the road surface to the railroad crossing by the BNS...

Changes to Public Works' Design Guide for Public Improvements to take effect Nov. 1

Changes made to the General Conditions, Design Standards and Technical Specifications manuals of the Design Guide for Public Improvements are now posted online at springfieldmo.gov/pwdesignguide and will apply to projects submitted beginning Nov. 1, 2017....

Street resurfacing work on Nichols and Orchard Crest rescheduled for Sept. 21

Street resurfacing work will occur on Nichols Street, west of West Bypass, and on Orchard Crest Avenue, north of Chestnut Expressway beginning 7 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 21.  The work is expected to be completed by 5:30 p.m.  

Motorists shou...

Eastbound Walnut Street to close at Robberson Avenue intersection Sept. 18 - 22

City Utilities crews will close the eastbound lane of Walnut Street at the Robberson Avenue intersection downtown beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 18 through 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 for the replacement of gas lines. 

For more information, contact Do...

College Street to be reduced to one lane between Broadway Avenue and New Avenue Aug. 30-31

College Street will be reduced to one lane between Broadway Avenue and New Avenue beginning 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 through 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31 for crews to diamond grind the roadway surface to provide a better ride quality through the newly-street...

Broadway Avenue to close between Republic Road and Sylvania Street Aug. 28 - Sept. 18

Broadway Avenue will be closed between Republic Road and Sylvania Street for three weeks beginning 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28 for utility and street improvements associated with the Republic Road Phase 3 widening project.

Motorists are advised to use the marke...

Safety improvements at two Battlefield Road intersections to begin Aug. 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works has authorized Hunter Chase & Associates to begin nighttime construction of safety improvements at the intersections of Battlefield Road and Campbell Avenue and Battlefield Road and National Avenue beginning Monday, A...

Scenic Avenue to close at railroad crossing north of Battlefield Road Aug. 21- 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Scenic Avenue will close at the MNA Railroad Crossing, north of Battlefield Road, beginning 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, August 27, weather permitting.  The work will facilitate the replacement of the existing railr...

Scenic Avenue to close at railroad crossing north of Battlefield Road Aug. 21- 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Scenic Avenue will close at the MNA Railroad Crossing, north of Battlefield Road, beginning 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, August 27, weather permitting.  The work will facilitate the replacement of the existing railr...

Safety improvements at two Battlefield Road intersections to begin Aug. 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works has authorized Hunter Chase & Associates to begin nighttime construction of safety improvements at the intersections of Battlefield Road and Campbell Avenue and Battlefield Road and National Avenue beginning Monday, A...

Scenic Avenue to close at railroad crossing north of Battlefield Road Aug. 21- 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Scenic Avenue will close at the MNA Railroad Crossing, north of Battlefield Road, beginning 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, August 27, weather permitting.  The work will facilitate the replacement of the existing railr...

Expect road closures, traffic delays downtown Thursday-Saturday during Route 66 Festival

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Motorists in downtown Springfield should expect road closures and traffic delays starting the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 10 through the weekend in downtown Springfield due to the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival.

Below is a comprehensi...

Intersection of Luster Avenue and Cambridge Street to close Aug. 8-9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works will close the intersection of Luster Avenue and Cambridge Street beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 through 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 (weather permitting) for pavement replacement work.Drivers are advised to seek an alterna...

Benton Avenue to be repaved between Division Street and Central Street July 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Benton Avenue will be reduced to one lane between Division Street and Central Street beginning 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 as crews work to repave the road. 

For more information, contact Dan Jessen at 864-1...

Intersection of Luster Avenue and Cambridge Street to close July 31 - Aug. 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works will close the intersection of Luster Avenue and Cambridge Street beginning 7 a.m. Monday, July 31 through 5 p.m. Thursday, July 3 (weather permitting) for the replacement of a stormwater pipe.Drivers are advised to seek ...

Republic Road to close overnight between Parkcrest Avenue and Fairview Avenue July 26 and 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Republic Road will close overnight between Parkcrest Avenue and Fairview Avenue Wednesday, July 26 and Thursday, July 27 for stormwater improvements associated with the Republic Road Phase 3 widening project.  The closures wi...

Sections of Talmage Street and Franklin Avenue to close at various times July 26-28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Talmage Street, from Kansas Expressway to Fort Avenue, and Franklin Avenue, from Talmage Street to Della Street, will close at various times beginning Wednesday, July 26 through Friday, July 28 for Public Works contractors to complete...

Republic Road to close overnight between Parkcrest Avenue and Fairview Avenue July 24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Republic Road will close overnight between Parkcrest Avenue and Fairview Avenue beginning 7 p.m. Monday, July 24 through 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 25 for stormwater improvements associated with the Republic Road Phase 3 widening project.

Mo...

Junction Street to close west of Farm Road 123 July 26-28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

4400 West Junction Street will close west of Farm Road 123 beginning 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 26 through Friday, July 28 (weather permitting) for the replacement of the Railroad approach at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF Railway...

West Avenue to close between Phelps Street and Mill Street July 24 -28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

West Avenue will close between Phelps Street and Mill Street beginning 6 a.m. Monday, July 24 through 3 p.m. July 28 for sidewalk work.

For more information, contact Tina Stob, Department of Public Works, 417-864-1984 or&n...

Kimbrough Avenue to close at Elm Street intersection July 23-24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A contractor for City Utilities will close Kimbrough Avenue at the Elm Street intersection beginning 6 a.m. Sunday, July 23 through 5 p.m. July 24 to install new gas and water mains. 

Traffic will be detoured away from interse...

Expect overnight lane shifts at the intersection of National Avenue and Elm Street July 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect southbound lane shifts on National Avenue at the intersection of Elm Street beginning 7 p.m. Thursday, July 20 through 6 a.m. July 21 for utility work. 

For more information, contact Earl Wallace at 417-942-9255 or ewal...

Cox Road to close from Battlefield Road to Walnut Lawn Street July 17-27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works street operations crews will close Cox Road from Battlefield Road to Walnut Lawn Street beginning 8:00 a.m. July 17 through 5 p.m. July 27 (weather permitting) for the installation of a new storm water pipe.  

Loc...

MEDIA ALERT: Public Works to unveil first Mr. Walker pedestrian statue at 5:30 p.m. in the Square

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHAT:  City of Springfield Public Works will kick off the new SGF Yields pedestrian safety campaign with an unveiling ceremony for the first Mr. Walker installation.  

Staff will be present in this location throughout...

Nichols Street to close west of West Bypass July 10 - 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nichols Street will close west of West Bypass beginning 8 a.m. Monday, July 10 through 5 p.m. Friday, July 14 (weather permitting) for the installation of a storm water pipe. 

Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.&a...

Central Street to close between Main Avenue and Campbell Avenue July 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Central Street will close between Main Avenue and Campbell Avenue beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 12 through 7 a.m. July 13 for roadway maintenance work. 

For more information, contact Randall Stevens at 417-834-6716 or rstev...

Expect various road closures at Grant Avenue and Nichols Street intersection July 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nichols Street will close to through traffic from Douglas Avenue to Concord Avenue beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 11 for roadway maintenance. The southbound lane of Grant Avenue will also close between Scott Street and Central Street....

Fairview Avenue to close between Republic Road and Sylvania Street July 8 - 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Fairview Avenue will close between Republic Road and Sylvania Street beginning 7 a.m. Saturday, July 8 through 5 p.m. Monday, July 10, and again Tuesday, July 11 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for utility improvements associated with the Repub...

Republic Road to be closed overnight between Parkcrest Avenue and Fairview Avenue June 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Republic Road will be closed overnight between Parkcrest Avenue and Fairview Avenue beginning 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29 through 6 a.m. June 30 (weather permitting) for stormwater improvements associated with the Republic Road Phase 3 w...

City to kick off new SGF Yields program to help Springfield become more pedestrian friendly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nationally, pedestrian-involved crashes have been on the rise since 2009. This number can be attributed to the growing use of smart phones which can serve as a significant source of distraction to both drivers and pedestrians.

On avera...

MEDIA ALERT: Public Works to present SGF Yields pedestrian safety campaign to City Council Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WHAT: City of Springfield Public Works will present the details of a new pedestrian safety campaign called SGF Yields at a combined City Council and Traffic Advisory Board meeting Tuesday. 

WHEN: Noon, Tuesday, June 27

WHERE: T...

Northbound lanes of National Avenue to close between Commercial and Atlantic for tree removal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works Public Grounds Division crews will close both northbound lanes of National Avenue between Commercial Street and East Atlantic Street beginning noon today for emergency tree removal. Cleanup work should be complete and all...

Kimbrough Avenue to close at Elm Street June 25-26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A contractor for City Utilities will close Kimbrough Avenue at Elm Street beginning 7 a.m. Sunday, June 25 through Monday, June 26 to install a new gas and water main connection on the west side of Kimbrough. 

All traffic will...

Northbound National Avenue lane closure at Bennett Street extended through June 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A closure of the outside northbound lane of National Avenue at Bennett Street will continue through noon on Friday, June 23 as construction crews complete the installation of stormwater improvements. 

Motorists are advised to ...

Northbound lane of National Avenue to close between Linwood Street and Bennett Street June 19-21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The outside, northbound lane of National Avenue will be closed between Linwood Street and Bennett Street beginning 9 a.m. Monday, June 19 through Wednesday, June 21st for the installation of stormwater improvements. 

Motorists...

Pop-up traffic calming demonstration to take place in Rountree Neighborhood June 16-17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sent on behalf of the American Planning Association, Missouri Chapter

The Ozark Mountain Section of the American Planning Association, Missouri Chapter (APA Missouri), in partnership with Trailnet and the City of Springfield, is hostin...

Washington Avenue to close between Chase Street and Commercial Street June 13-14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washington Avenue will close between Chase Street and Commercial Street June 13-14 for track replacement on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad Bridge.

For more information, contact Tina Stob, Department of Public Works, 4...

Overnight road closures on Broadway Avenue and Republic Road to be rescheduled

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Various road closures on Broadway Avenue and Republic Road planned for June 13-16 have been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. 

These closures are related to construction improvements on the Republic Road Phase...

Washita Street to close between Westwood Avenue and Nettleton Avenue June 8 - 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washita Street will close between Westwood Avenue and Nettleton Avenue beginning 6 a.m. Thursday, June 8 for crews to conduct emergency sewer repairs. The roadway is expected to reopen by 5 p.m. Friday, June 9. 

Motorists are ...

Broadway Avenue to close between Republic Road and Sylvania Street June 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Broadway Avenue will close between Republic Road and Sylvania Street beginning 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. Friday, June 9 for utility improvements associated with the Republic Road Widening Phase 3 project. 

Motorist are advised to ...

Kimbrough Avenue closed between Elm Street and Walnut Street for emergency sewer repair

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kimbrough Avenue is closed between Elm Street and Walnut Street for crews to conduct emergency sewer repairs. Kimbrough Avenue is expected to reopen by 7 a.m. June 7. 

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route. ...

Intersection of Bennett Street and Enterprise Avenue to close June 4-10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The intersection of Bennett Street and Enterprise Avenue will close beginning at 7 a.m. Sunday, June 4 through Saturday, June 10 (weather permitting) for construction on intersection improvements related to the Burlington Northern San...

MEDIA ALERT: City celebrates Public Works Week with Phil Broyles Complex Dedication 2 p.m. May 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

The City will host a dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 to honor former Public Works Director Phil Broyles. The City will rename the Public Works and Environmental Services Compound at 1111 W. Chestnut Expressway ...

City celebrates Public Works Week with Phil Broyles Complex dedication and release of annual report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

“Public Works Connects Us” is the theme for 2017’s National Public Works Week May 21-27, celebrating the vital role public works plays in connecting people. As the cornerstone of civilization, p...

Elm Street between Kimbrough and National to close to westbound traffic May 22 - Aug. 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Elm Street between Kimbrough Avenue and National Avenue will be converted to an eastbound one-way street for roughly three months beginning 7 a.m. Monday, May 22 for City Utilities crews to replace water and gas mains. Elm Street is t...

Lone Pine Avenue to close between Battlefield Road and Barataria Street May 22-23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works street maintenance crews will close S. Lone Pine Avenue between E. Battlefield Road and E. Barataria Street beginning 7 a.m. Monday, May 22 through 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 23 (weather permitting) to complete street stabilizat...

Lane shifts on E. Division Street at Packer Road to begin May 16 - 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works street maintenance crews will be closing lanes on E. Division Street near the intersection of Packer Road beginning at 12 a.m. Tuesday, May 16 through Thursday, May 18 for street stabilization work.  A two-way fl...

Heer's Car Park to close May 14 and May 21 for spring cleaning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The downtown Springfield Heer’s Car Park (230 N. Campbell Avenue) will be closing to all vehicles 4 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, May 14 for spring cleaning. Levels 3 and 4 of the parking garage will be also be closed Sund...

Reminder: Bennett Street to close east of Enterprise Avenue May 8 - June 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Bennett Street will close at the BNSF Railroad Crossing, just east of Enterprise Avenue, beginning 8 a.m. Monday, May 8 through Saturday, June 3 (weather permitting) for construction on improvements to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe...

Nichols Street to close between 3701 W. Nichols Street and Eldon Avenue May 8-10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nichols Street will close to through traffic between 3701 W. Nichols Street and Eldon Avenue beginning 7:30 a.m. Monday, May 8 through Wednesday, May 10 (weather permitting) for pavement maintenance work.

All residents will have access...

Expect lane shifts on N. National Avenue near the Webster Street intersection May 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect lane shifts on N. National Avenue near the Webster Street intersection  8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 for City Utilities crews to work on a water main. One lane will be closed in each direction and traffic will be ...

N. Campbell Avenue to close at Phelps Street intersection May 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

N. Campbell Avenue will close at Phelps Street 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 for City Utilities crews to work on a gas main. 

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.

For more information, contact Earl Wallace at 417-...

Trafficway Street to close between Jefferson Avenue and Benton Avenue May 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

E. Trafficway Street will be closed between Jefferson Avenue and Benton Avenue 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, May 5 for City Utilities crews to install new services. 

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.

For more informat...

Ferguson Avenue to close at Portland Street May 1 - 4 for pavement replacement work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

S. Ferguson Avenue will close to traffic at Portland Street beginning 7 a.m. Monday, May 1 through 7 a.m. Thursday, May 4 for pavement replacement work. 

For more information, contact Paul Duffy at 417-864-2010 or [email protected]

Lane shifts on College Street between Chestnut Expressway and West Avenue to begin May 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect lane shifts on College Street between Chestnut Expressway and West Avenue beginning 7 a.m. Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 26 for street repair work. College Street will be reduced to two lanes during this time. All business ...

Southbound lane of National Avenue to close from Grand Street to Delmar Street May 1-5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works maintenance crews will be closing the right southbound lane of National Avenue from Grand Street to Delmar Street beginning 8 a.m. Monday, May 1 through Friday, May 5 for the replacement of a storm sewer grate. 

F...

Railroad crossing improvement project at Bennett Street and Enterprise Avenue begins May 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Various road closures will take place on Bennett Street between Enterprise Avenue and Lone Pine Avenue beginning May 1 as construction begins on improvements to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad crossing east of Enterpr...

Expect lane closures near 500 N. National Avenue April 27-28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect lane closures near 500 N. National Avenue beginning 9 a.m. Thursday, April 27 through 4 p.m. Friday, April 28 for the BNSF Railway Company to replace a crossing signal in the center median. Traffic will be shifted away from the...

Portland Street to close from Grant Avenue to Missouri Avenue April 25 - May 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

W. Portland Street will close to through traffic from Grant Avenue to Missouri Avenue beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 25 through Monday, May 1 for concrete panel replacement work.  

For more information, contact Paul Duffy at ...

Nichols Street to close between Eldon Avenue and Junction Street beginning April 24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nichols Street will close between Eldon Avenue and Junction Street beginning Monday, April 24 through Thursday, April 27 (weather permitting) for pavement maintenance work.

For more information, contact Randall Stevens at 417-834-6716 ...

Park Central East closure rescheduled for May 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A road closure on Park Central East scheduled for 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, April 24 for the installation of new cooling units at 317 Park Central East has been rescheduled for the same time frame on May 1.

For more information, contact Ea...

East Grand Street to close between Glenstone Avenue and Stewart Avenue April 17-28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Grand Street will close between Glenstone Avenue and Stewart Avenue beginning 7 a.m. Monday, April 17 through 5 p.m. Friday, April 28 for concrete panel removal and replacement. 

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate...

Expect overnight lane shifts and closures at Kimbrough Avenue and Sunshine Street April 9-18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect overnight lane shifts and closures at the intersection of Kimbrough Avenue and Sunshine Street beginning Sunday, April 9 through Tuesday, April 18 (weather permitting) for the installation of new sidewalks and ADA ramps. &n...

Park Avenue near Grand Street closed for emergency sewer work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Park Avenue near the intersection of Grand Street to close 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 for emergency sewer repairs.  

Traffic is advised to seek an alternate route.

For more information, contact Earl Wallace at 417-942-925...

St. Louis Street to close at various times March 25-26 near Hammons Tower

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works has authorized Plaza Realty to close St. Louis Street near Hammons Tower (901 E. St. Louis Street) at various times beginning 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25 through 5 p.m. Sunday, March 26 for work associated with elevator ...

Division Street to close between Rogers Avenue and Fremont Avenue March 28 - 31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works street maintenance will be closing Division Street to through traffic between Rogers Avenue and Fremont Avenue beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 28 through Friday, March 31 (weather permitting) to conduct pavement maintenan...

College Station Car Park to close March 26 and April 2 for spring cleaning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The downtown Springfield College Station Car Park (420 W. College Street) will be closed to vehicles 4 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday, March 26 and Sunday, April 2 for spring cleaning and restriping.

For more information, contact Bryan Loughrige...

Expect lane shift on north Grant Avenue near Brower Street intersection March 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect a lane shift on North Grant Avenue near the intersection of Grant and Brower Street beginning 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Friday, March 17 for the installation of a new water main. Northbound traffic on Grant Avenue will be shifted a...

Public invited to Republic Road Widening Phase 3 project informational open house March 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works will host an informational open house for the Republic Road Widening Phase 3 project – 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, March 27 at Wesley United Methodist Church (922 W. Republic Road). Residents are invited to learn about ...

Various lane closures on S. Union Avenue., S. Cavalier Avenue, E. Elm Street to begin March 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Various lane closures will take place on S. Union Ave., S. Cavalier Avenue, and E. Elm Street beginning Monday, March 13 through March 17 (weather permitting) for concrete panel replacement work.  

Access to all businesses in ...

Division Street to close between Prospect Avenue and Rogers Avenue March 6 - 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works street maintenance will be closing Division Street to through traffic between Prospect Avenue and Rogers Avenue beginning 7 a.m. Monday, March 6 through Monday, March 13 (weather permitting) to conduct pavement maintenanc...

Direction of stop sign to change at the intersection of McClernon Street and Kentwood Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Public Works will be moving the stop sign at the intersection of Kentwood Avenue and McClernon Street from northbound Kentwood Avenue to eastbound McClernon Street beginning Friday, March 3.

This change is being made after ...

Portland Street between Fremont and Pickwick to close Wednesday morning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Portland Street between Fremont and Pickwick avenues will be closed 8:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, March 1 for a sewer line repair. 

For more information, contact Earl Wallace at 417-942-9255 or [email protected]

Right, westbound lane of Sunshine Avenue near 999 W. Sunshine closed for gas leak repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The right, westbound lane of Sunshine Avenue near 999 W. Sunshine is closed while City Utilities repairs a gas leak. The lane will remain closed until repairs are complete. 

For more information, contact Earl Wallace at 417-94...

Division Street to close between Fairway Avenue and Weller Avenue Feb. 27 - March 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works street maintenance will be closing Division Street to through traffic between Fairway Avenue and Weller Avenue beginning 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27 through March 3 (weather permitting) to conduct pavement maintenance work.&am...

City, Partners dedicate Packer Road Expansion Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City, Partners celebrate Packer Road Expansion Project dedication Feb. 22

The City of Springfield, along with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Prime Trucking, Inc., Ozarks Food Harvest, Springfield Chamber of Commerce...

MEDIA ALERT: Public Works to present initial plans for the Cherry Street Widening Project Feb. 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works will host an informational open house for the Cherry Street Widening project 5 – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at King's Chapel Assembly of God (2434 E. Cherry St).  Residents are invited to lear...

MEDIA ALERT: City, Partners to celebrate Packer Road Expansion Project dedication Feb. 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Public Works, along with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), Prime Trucking, Inc., Ozarks Food Harvest, Springfield Chamber of Commerce and Sperry Van Ness Rankin Company LLC, will host a Partners in Progres...

North Campbell Avenue to close from Chestnut Expressway to Nichols Street Feb. 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

North Campbell Avenue will close between Chestnut Expressway and Nichols Street 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 for repairs to the roadway related to a City Utilities water main repair. 

Motorists should follow the marked de...

Public Works to host Feb. 13 open house to share details of Grand Street Bridge Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

When Springfield voters completed a Transportation Survey in mid-2015, they chose the Grand Street Bridge project as their number one priority in need of improvement. The survey was conducted leading up to the renewal of the 1/8-cent ...

College Street to close between New Avenue and 9th Avenue for two months beginning Feb. 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

College Street will close to through traffic between New Avenue and 9th Avenue for approximately two months beginning Wednesday, Feb. 8 for work related to the Route 66 Streetscape and Broadway Plaza Project. During this time, a contr...

North Campbell Avenue and Scott Street to close Feb. 7 - 10 for road repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

North Campbell Avenue will close at the intersection of Scott Street beginning 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 until 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 for roadway repairs related to a City Utilities water main installation. 

Motorists should foll...

Eastbound lane of Pythian Street at Delaware Avenue to close Feb. 6 - 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The eastbound lane of Pythian Street at the intersection of Delaware Avenue will close beginning Monday, Feb. 6 through Friday, Feb. 10 for roadway repairs related to a water main break. 

Traffic on Delaware Avenue must seek a...

Section of Park Central Square to close to traffic Feb. 5 - 6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The southeast quadrant of Park Central Square will be closed to traffic beginning 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 through Monday, Feb. 6 for City Utilities to install water utilities. The northbound and eastbound movements around the square wil...

Northbound lane of National Avenue near the Turner Street intersection to close briefly Feb. 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The right, northbound lane of National Avenue will be closed near the intersection of National Avenue and Turner Street beginning 9 a.m. - noon Thursday, Feb. 2 for City arborist crews to conduct tree maintenance work.  Motor...

North Campbell Avenue to close at Webster Street for water main installation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

North Campbell Avenue will close at Webster Street beginning 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 through 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 for City Utilities to install a new water main.Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for posted detours. &...

Meteor Avenue closing Jan .16 - 17 for railroad crossing repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

800 North Meteor Avenue will be closed at the Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing beginning 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16, until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17 (weather permitting) for the repair of the railroad crossing by the BN...

Section of High Street to close between Lyon Avenue and Concord Avenue Jan. 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Public Works will be closing a section of High Street between Lyon Avenue and Concord Avenue beginning 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20 for street repairs. The street will reopen to traffic by 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 (weather perm...

Park Central East to close beginning Jan. 2 for sidewalk repairs

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Park Central East will close to traffic beginning 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2 through 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 for sidewalk and street repairs related to a water leak. Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route. 

For more inform...

Various sections of Kimbrough Avenue to close for street repairs beginning Dec. 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

City of Springfield Public Works will close various sections of Kimbrough Avenue for street repairs according to the following schedule, weather permitting. The closures will begin at 7 a.m. each day and last 24 hours. Motor...

Public Works prepared for impending winter season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Long before temperatures begin to drop, Springfield Public Works department is preparing for the impending winter season.

Superintendent of Streets Ron Bailey reports the Street Operations division has been preparing for the ...

Section of Barnes Avenue and Rosebrier Street closed to through traffic through Dec. 16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

S. Barnes Avenue and E. Rosebrier Street is closed to through traffic between the intersections of Rosebriar Street and Chantilly Lane and Barnes Avenue and Cambridge Street for concrete street repair work.  The str...

Mount Vernon Street to reopen from Orchard Crest Avenue to Suburban Avenue Dec. 2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Mount Vernon Street will reopen to traffic between Orchard Crest Avenue and Suburban Avenue beginning 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. In addition, the intersection of Mount Vernon Street and Orchard Crest Avenue has been converted to...

Lyon Avenue to close between Kearney Street and High Street beginning Nov. 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lyon Avenue will close to through traffic between Kearney Street and High Street for approximately one week beginning Monday, Nov. 21 for the completion of a sanitary sewer crossing.

Residents of this section of Lyon Avenue w...Read on...

Talmage Street to close between Newton Avenue and Fort Avenue beginning Nov. 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Talmage Street will close between Newton Avenue and Fort Avenue beginning Monday, Nov. 14 for construction on the Talmage Street Sidewalk and Stormwater Improvement project. The street will be closed for approximately four weeks, ...Read on...

Kimbrough Avenue to close north of Grand Street to Madison Street Nov. 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kimbrough Avenue will close between Grand Street and Madison Street beginning 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 for utility work.

For more information, please contact Earl Wallace at 417-874-2163 or [email protected]Read on...

Intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Phelps Street to close Nov. 5-14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Phelps Street will be closed for construction work related to the Jefferson Avenue Streetscape Project beginning at 7 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, until Monday, Nov. 14, weather permitting.

F...Read on...

Lyon Avenue between Chase Street and Commercial to close Nov. 7

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lyon Avenue between Chase Street and Commercial Street will close for approximately one month beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7 for the replacement of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad bridge.

For more informat...Read on...

St. Louis Street east of Kimbrough Avenue to close 3 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

St. Louis Street east of Kimbrough Avenue will be closed 3 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 for a repair of a utility cut. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.

For more information, please contact Paul Williams, ut...Read on...

Division Street at railroad crossing east of Kansas Expwy to close Oct. 23-31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Division Street at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing, east of Kansas Expressway, will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 until Monday , Oct. 31, weather permitting. The work will facilitate the re...Read on...

Eastbound lane of 1500 block of East Cherry to close Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The eastbound lane of the 1500 block of East Cherry Street at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing will be closed 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21,
for an emergency repair on the railroad crossing. Traffic wi...Read on...

Portion of St. Louis Street to close Friday and Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

St. Louis Street east of Jordan Valley Car Park to west of University Plaza’s north entrance will close noon-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 for elevator restoration at Hammons Tower.

For more inform...Read on...

Jefferson Avenue to close between Phelps Street and Water Street beginning Oct. 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

North Jefferson Avenue will be closed from Phelps Street to Water Street beginning 7 a.m., Monday, Oct. 17 through Friday, Nov. 4 (weather permitting) for construction work related to the Jefferson Avenue Streetscape project.

F...Read on...

Division Street to close at railroad crossing east of Kansas Oct. 23 - 31

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Division Street will be closed at the Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing east of Kansas Expressway beginning 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 until Monday, Oct. 31 (weather permitting) for the replacement of the existing ...Read on...

UPDATED: Lyon Avenue will close between Chase Street and Commercial Nov. 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Lyon Avenue will close between Chase Street and Commercial Street for approximately one month beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 for the replacement of the Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) Railroad Bridge.

For more informat...Read on...

Expect various lane closures on National Avenue between Central and Brower Oct. 10 - 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect various lane closures on National Avenue between Central Street and Brower Street beginning 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 due to intersection improvements.

One lane of northbound and southbound traffic will be mainta...Read on...

Commercial Street now open to traffic between Benton Avenue and Washington Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Traffic is flowing once again along Commercial Street between Benton Avenue and Washington Avenue as construction progresses on the Commercial Street Streetscape Phase 5 project.

A temporary driving surface will be in place on...Read on...

Intersection of Turner and Campbell, section of Turner from Campbell to Boonville to close Oct. 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The intersection of Turner Street and Campbell Avenue and a section of Turner from Campbell Avenue to Boonville Avenue will close beginning Monday, Oct. 10 through Nov. 3 for construction on the Turner Street Drainage Improvement ...Read on...

UPDATED: Expect road closures in the Central and Pythian Corridor area beginning 6 p.m. Oct. 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Due to weather delays, crews will continue the final asphalt work on the Central and Pythian Phase 1 Corridor Improvement project overnight Wednesday, Oct. 5. The new Central and Pythian Corridor (the area directly west of the ra...Read on...

Expect various road closures in the Central and Pythian Corridor area beginning 7 a.m. Oct. 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Crews will begin the final asphalt work on the Central and Pythian Phase 1 Corridor Improvement project beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 through approximately 7 a.m. Oct. 5.

In an effort to accommodate school traffic, the fo...Read on...

Cherry Street between Kimbrough and Holland to close for 21 days starting Oct. 3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Starting Monday, Oct. 3, Cherry Street between Kimbrough and Holland avenues will be closed for up to 21 days for stormwater and signal improvements.

For more information, please contact Earl Wallace at 417-874-2163 or ewallace...Read on...

St. Louis Street between Kimbrough Avenue and JQH Parkway closed until 9 p.m.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

St. Louis Street between Kimbrough Avenue and John Q. Hammons Parkway is closed until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 to accommodate work by an AT&T contractor.

For more information, please contact Earl Wallace at 417-874-2163 o...Read on...

Phelps Street to close west of Jefferson Avenue beginning Sept. 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Phelps Street will close west of Jefferson Avenue for up to 2 weeks beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13 to remove and replace the full depth street section.

Drivers are asked to use an alternate route while work is being completed on t...Read on...

Water Street to close between Boonville Avenue and Jefferson Avenue beginning Sept. 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Water Street will close between Boonville Avenue and Jefferson Avenue for up to 6 weeks beginning Monday, Sept. 12 for sewer repair work.

The Water Street entrance to Founders Park will be closed during this time. The park is ...Read on...

Overnight closures for street surfacing work begin Aug. 29

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The following streets will be closed overnight beginning Monday, Aug. 29 through Thursday, Sept. 1 for milling and paving of the street surfaces:

Catalpa Street at railroad crossing west of Kansas Expressway to close this week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Catalpa Street at the MNA railroad crossing west of Kansas Expressway will be closed starting Tuesday, Aug. 30-Thursday, Sept. 1, weather permitting, to begin work for the replacement of the existing railroad crossing and roadway ...Read on...

Southbound Holland Avenue, south of Madison Street, to close for sidewalk repairs Aug. 28-30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works will be repairing the sidewalk on the west side of Holland Avenue, south of Madison Street, beginning Sunday, Aug. 28 through Tuesday, Aug. 30 (weather permitting). The southbound lane of Holland Avenue will be close...Read on...

Commercial Street to close for one month between Benton Avenue and Washington Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Commercial Street will be closed for approximately one month beginning Monday, Aug. 22 between Benton Avenue and Washington Avenue for street, storm sewer and sidewalk improvements associated with the Commercial Street Streetscape...Read on...

400 North Jefferson Avenue to close Aug. 22-26 for railroad crossing work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

400 North Jefferson Avenue will be closed beginning 6 a.m., Monday, Aug. 22, until Friday, Aug. 26, weather permitting, at the Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) Railroad Crossing for the replacement of the road surface to the ra...Read on...

Correction: Overnight closure for Grant Avenue Aug. 18-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grant Avenue between College and Tampa streets will be closed overnight from 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, until 6 a.m. Friday, Aug.19 to allow City Utilities line crews to install new overhead power lines. Detours will be in place....Read on...

Newly reconfigured roundabout at Central Street and Sherman Avenue to open beginning Aug. 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City is opening the first part of the Central Pythian Corridor Improvement project with a newly reconfigured roundabout at Central Street and Sherman Avenue. It will be open to traffic beginning Wednesday, Aug. 17.

Eventu...Read on...

Motorists: Slow down and watch for pedestrians as students head back to school

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As Springfield Public Schools students head back to school Wednesday and area universities start their fall sessions in coming weeks, Public Works Traffic Engineering reminds drivers to slow down and watch for pedestrians.

Scho...Read on...

Expect southbound lane closures on National Avenue at Pythian Street Aug. 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The center and inside southbound lanes of National Avenue at Pythian Street will close beginning 5 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, until approximately 8 p.m. for utility work associated with the Central and Pythian Corridor Improvement Pr...Read on...

Commercial Street to close west of Washington Avenue Aug. 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Commercial Street will be closed west of Washington Avenue beginning 7 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 10 until 5 p.m. for the installation of a new storm sewer crossing. The work should be completed in one day, weather permitting.

Plea...Read on...

South side of Commercial Street and Washington Avenue intersection to close Aug. 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The south side of the Commercial Street and Washington Avenue intersection will close for approximately three weeks (weather permitting) beginning Monday, Aug. 8 for utility and storm water improvements associated with the Commerc...Read on...

East Atlantic Street from Glenstone Avenue to North Avenue B to close July 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Atlantic Street from North Glenstone Avenue to North Avenue B will close to through traffic beginning 7 a.m. Thursday, July 28 through Wednesday, Aug. 3 for repaving work.

This construction is part of the Atlantic and Gle...Read on...

New right-turn lane design to be piloted at Battlefield and Campbell

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Public Works will test out the safety benefits of a new right-turn lane design with a pilot study at the intersection of Battlefield Road and Campbell Avenue beginning Tuesday, July 26.

Crash history shows that mo...Read on...

Commercial Street to close between Benton Avenue and Washington Avenue July 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Commercial Street will close between Benton Avenue and Washington Avenue beginning 7 a.m. Friday, July 15 for pavement removal associated with the Commercial Street Streetscape Phase 5 project.

Two-way traffic will be resumed ...Read on...

Lane shift on Commercial Street between Benton Avenue and Washingon Avenue begins July 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eastbound traffic along Commercial Street will experience a lane shift between Benton Avenue and Washington Avenue beginning Monday, July 11th for utility work associated with the Commercial Street Streetscape Phase 5 project.
...Read on...

Reminder: Northbound National Avenue to close south of Primrose Street July 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield's Public Works Department has given Trane Commercial Systems permission to close northbound National Avenue, south of the Primrose Street intersection, beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 for the replacem...Read on...

Reverse-angle parking pilot on Commercial Street to begin July 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield Department of Public Works, in partnership with the Commercial Street community, will introduce reverse-angle parking to C-Street as an eight-week pilot beginning Saturday, July 9.

Reverse-angle parking...Read on...

Central Street between Clay Avenue and Hampton Avenue to close beginning July 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Central Street between Clay Avenue and Hampton Avenue will close for up to 45 days beginning Tuesday, July 5 for continuing work on the Central and Pythian Corridor Improvement Project located near the OTC campus.

The interse...Read on...

Mt. Vernon Street from Orchard Crest Avenue to Suburban Avenue to close July 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mt. Vernon Street between Orchard Crest Avenue and Suburban Avenue will close for four months beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 5 as crews continue construction on the Mt. Vernon Street Widening Project.

Motorists are advised ...Read on...

Public Works installing new all-way stops on Commercial Street at Robberson Avenue and Benton Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Public Works will convert the intersections of Commercial Street and Robberson Avenue and Commercial Street and Benton Avenue in the Historic Commercial Street District from two-way stops to all-way stops beginning Tue...Read on...

Northbound National Avenue to close south of Primrose Street July 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield's Public Works Department has given Trane Commercial Systems permission to close northbound National Avenue, south of the Primrose Street intersection, beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 for the replacem...Read on...

Cherokee Street east of Holland Avenue to close June 27-28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cherokee Street will close east of Holland Avenue June 27-28 for pavement repair work. Local traffic will still have access, but all other motorists are advised to use an alternate route.

East Montclair Street from National Avenue to Maryland Avenue to close June 27

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Montclair Street from South National Avenue to South Maryland Avenue will close beginning 9 a.m. June 27 for concrete replacement work. This segment of Montclair will reopen at 5 p.m. July 1. Read on...

Expect overnight lane shifts on National Avenue at Pythian Street Thursday, June 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect overnight lane shifts on National Avenue at Pythian Street beginning 11:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23 until 7 a.m. Friday, June 24 for utility work associated with the Central and Pythian Corridor Improvement project.

South...Read on...

Public Works to install new all-way stop at the intersection of Fairview Avenue and LaSalle Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Public Works will be converting the intersection of Fairview Avenue and Lasalle Street in the Parkcrest neighborhood from a two-way stop to an all-way stop beginning the week of June 20.

This change is being made a...Read on...

East Atlantic Street from Glenstone Avenue to North Avenue B to close June 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

East Atlantic Street from North Glenstone Avenue to North Avenue B will close to through traffic for two weeks beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 21 for the installation of new stormwater pipe. All businesses and driveways will remain...Read on...

Phelps Street between Fort Avenue and Franklin Avenue to close June 20

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Phelps Street between Fort Avenue and Franklin Avenue will close for approximately two weeks beginning Monday, June 20 for the repair of the railroad bridge by the BNSF Railway Company.

For more information, please contact Tin...Read on...

Various lane shifts begin June 9 on Central Street from Sherman Avenue to National Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect various lane shifts on Central Street from Sherman Avenue to National Avenue beginning June 9 as crews complete utility work related to the Central and Pythian Corridor Improvement Project. Lane shifts will continue for app...Read on...

Sherman Avenue from Central Street north to railroad crossing to close beginning June 6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sherman Avenue from Central Street north to the railroad crossing will be closed for approximately four months beginning Monday, June 6 for construction work associated with the Central and Pythian Corridor Improvement Project pha...Read on...

Packer Road closed at BNSF railroad crossing beginning June 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Packer Road will be closed at the Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) railroad crossing beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 1 for the replacement of the road surface to the railroad crossing by the BNSF Railway Company.

Packer...Read on...

Various lane shifts, closures to begin May 31 on Jefferson Ave, Phelps Street and Water Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Expect various lane shifts and street closures beginning Tuesday, May 31 on Jefferson Avenue between Phelps Street and Water Street, and on Phelps Street and Water Street at Jefferson Avenue as City Utilities works to complete gas...Read on...

North Johnston Avenue to close May 23-25 between Kearney Street and Turner Street

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

North Johnston Avenue will be closed between Kearney Street and Turner Street beginning Monday, May 23 through May 25 for concrete pavement replacement.

The street will be open to local traffic only. Motorists are advised to u...Read on...

Flashing yellow left-turn arrow installed at Campbell and Primrose intersection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A flashing yellow left-turn arrow is now in place in the eastbound to northbound left-turn lane of the newly improved intersection at Campbell Avenue and Westview Street/Primrose Street.

Traffic engineers consider flashing yel...Read on...

Intersection work at Grant Avenue and Norton Road to occur May 9-13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works has authorized Kerans Construction, LLC to begin work at the intersection of North Grant Avenue and Norton Road beginning 7:00 a.m., Monday, May 9 through 5:00 p.m., May 13 to replace the concrete signal loop panels. ...Read on...

Lane shifts, closures begin April 29 on Sunset Street near Campbell Avenue

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works has authorized Henning Construction Company to begin construction on a public improvements project on Sunset Street near Campbell Avenue beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, April 29.

Public improvements are required infra...Read on...

City to host public meeting May 3 to discuss potential C-Street parking improvements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield will host a public meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 3 at Drury on C-Street, 233 E. Commercial Street, to discuss potential parking improvements for the Commercial Street business district, including re-strip...Read on...

Phelps Street between Boonville Avenue and Campbell Avenue to close April 26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Phelps Street between Boonville Avenue and Campbell Avenue will be closed beginning 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 26 until approximately 3:30 p.m. (weather permitting) for utility work associated with the Phelps Street Streetscape proj...Read on...

Intersection of Olive and Main and section of Main from College to Water to close April 19-May 6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The intersection of Olive Street and Main Avenue and the section of Main Avenue from Olive Street to Water Street will close at at 6 a.m. Tuesday, April 19 for construction work associated with the Main Avenue Streetscape project....Read on...

900 North Farm Road 123 to close April 20 - 22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

900 North Farm Road will be closed starting Wednesday, April 20 until Friday afternoon, April 22 (weather permitting) to begin the replacement of the railroad crossing and roadway surfaces by the BNSF Railway Company.

This wor...Read on...

Overnight road, lane closures for South Campbell and South Street rescheduled for April 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Due to weather conditions last week, two overnight closures along South Campbell Ave. have been rescheduled to begin Sunday, April 17. Crews will work to mill and replace the surface asphalt.

South Street east of Campbell Aven...Read on...

Public Works releases April safety message on work zone awareness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As the spring construction season gears up on Springfield-area roadways, Public Works encourages drivers to use extra caution when driving through work zones. In recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 11-15), work...Read on...

4400 West Junction Street to close beginning Wednesday, April 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

4400 West Junction Street will be closed west of Farm Road 123 beginning at 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 13 for the installation of the West Wye Connection by the Burlington Northern Sante Fe (BNSF) Railway. The street will reopen Fri...Read on...

Olive Street from Robberson Alley to Jefferson Avenue to close April 12 - 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Olive Street from Robberson Alley to Jefferson Avenue will be closed beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 12 through 5 p.m. Friday, April 15 for construction work related to the Jefferson Avenue streetscape project.

Motorists are a...Read on...

Grand Street east of Kickapoo Avenue to Fremont Avenue to close Monday, April 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Grand Street east of Kickapoo Avenue to Fremont Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, April 11 for the construction of a new water main. This work will take approximately two weeks.

Grand Street will be open to local traffic...Read on...

Division Street west of Glenstone Avenue to close Monday, April 11

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Division Street west of Glenstone Avenue to Weller Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, April 11 through Friday, April 15 for concrete repairs due to sewer work.

All driveways will be open to local traffic only. Motorists ...Read on...

Overnight road, lane closures for South Campbell and South Street starting, April 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Two overnight closures will occur along South Campbell Ave. Sunday, April 10 as crews work to mill and replace the surface asphalt.

South Street east of Campbell Avenue will close for several hours beginning at 8 p.m. In addit...Read on...

Intersection of Jefferson Avenue and St. Louis Street/Park Central East to close March 21 - 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield's Public Works department has given Hunter Chase & Associates permission to close the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and St. Louis Street/Park Central East for a week beginning the afternoon of Monday...Read on...

Seminole Street between Oak Grove Avenue and Ventura Avenue to close March 21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Springfield Public Works Department will close Seminole Street between Oak Grove Avenue and Ventura Avenue on Monday, March 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to clean the culvert under Seminole Street.

For more information, conta...Read on...

Galloway Street west of Lone Pine to close overnight Thursday, March 17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Galloway Street west of Lone Pine will be closed beginning at 10 p.m. Thursday, March 17 through 9 a.m. Friday, March 18 for street repairs due to a utility cut.

Motorists are advised to use an alternate route.

For more i...Read on...

Jefferson Avenue between Olive Street and St. Louis Street to close Feb. 29 - March 9

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The City of Springfield's Public Works department has given Hunter Chase & Associates permission to close Jefferson Avenue between Olive Street and St. Louis Street/Park Central East beginning the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 29 ...Read on...

Public Works releases March safety message

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In 2009, the first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) in North America was constructed in Springfield by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Since that time, Springfield drivers have had to adjust to the twists and...Read on...

Main Avenue between College Street and Water Street to close Feb. 29 - May 6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Main Avenue between College Street and Water Street will be closed beginning 6 a.m. Monday, Feb. 29 for construction work associated with the Main Avenue Streetscape project. This stretch of Main Avenue is expected to reopen Frida...Read on...

Overnight lane closure on Campbell Avenue south of Primrose Thursday night

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As part of the Campbell and Primrose intersection improvements project, Public Works will temporarily close the outside northbound lane of Campbell Avenue south of Primrose Street at 9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, reopening by 6 a.m.,...Read on...

Lane shifts, closures start Wednesday at East Kearney and Mulroy Road

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works has authorized Ewing Signal Construction, LLC to begin construction of roadway and signal improvements at the intersection of State Highway 744 (East Kearney Street) and Mulroy Road (Farm Road 199).

Lane shifts an...Read on...

Jefferson Avenue downtown to reopen to one lane of southbound traffic by 5 p.m. Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Jefferson Avenue will reopen to one lane of southbound traffic between Water Street and Park Central East/St. Louis Street by 5 p.m. tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 30). Traffic lane shifts are expected over the next several weeks as const...Read on...

Public Works staff to host open house to discuss plans for Central Street relocation Feb. 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Public Works staff will host an open house to discuss plans for the relocation of Central Street near Ozarks Technical Community College 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4 at OTC's Information Commons West Building.

For more informatio...Read on...