West Plains, MO. – The City of West Plains has dropped a big update on the construction plans for the 160/Independence overpass project.
This construction will officially begin on the 1st of October, next month, and is expected to be complete by December 1st of next year.
Capital Paving and Construction, of Jefferson City, Missouri, will be the contracted construction crew for this project.
Detours have been established from Concord Road to Freedom Drive, incorporating Freedom Drive for those traveling north, and Missouri Avenue to Thornburgh for those traveling south.
“This overpass is integral to the economic resiliency of our city,” said City of West Plains Planning Director Emily Gibson, “Not only will it alleviate the long-standing traffic issues at the rail crossing on Independence, but it will also ensure that West Plains maintains continuous east-west access during periods of elevated floodwaters from Howell Creek.”
The project is largely funded through grants provided by the Economic Development Administration (EDA), Delta Regional Authority (DRA), Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).
Those with further questions can contact West Plains City Hall by dialing 417-256-7176.
