Division Street between National and Glenstone avenues is expected to remain one-way eastbound for the duration of the reconstruction project. Intermittent overnight closures are also anticipated to continue as contractor Hartman and Company works to replace utility lines and rebuild the roadway.
Approved by voters in the City’s 2019 1/4-cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax renewal, the $4.7 million project includes the rebuilding of Division Street, including new pavement, curb and gutter as well as stormwater improvements. A new sidewalk will be constructed along the north side of the roadway and a multi-use path along the south side. Gas and water infrastructure renewals will be conducted through a cost-share agreement with City Utilities.
“We originally anticipated keeping both lanes of traffic open, but as the contractor began work, we realized the site is just too tight to maintain two-way traffic,” explains City of Springfield Public Works’ Andy Haase, who is managing the project. “Closing to one-way eastbound has allowed crews to work quicker and maintain safety for the workers and the traveling public.”
Haase reports that while the project is still in the early phases of construction, it’s on track to conclude in summer 2023.
“Full closures will remain limited to overnight hours so we can keep daytime traffic moving as much as possible,” adds Haase.
For more information, visit springfieldmo.gov/division.