43/171 Roundabout Construction Update for Week of June 2

(From MODOT)

Route 43/Route 171 Roundabout Construction

Update for Week of June 2, 2014

Work scheduled: Widening pavement along Route 171. Crews are working westbound on Route 171 from Route 43 and then will work their way back east to the intersection. Removing remaining utility poles Installing temporary signals Grading work on southeast corner of intersection Building curb and gutter on south side of Route 171 and on the southwest and southeast corners of the intersection Completing paving work on business entrances in various locations  Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.  Traffic Impacts: Nigthttime lane closings at times between 7 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. At least one lane of traffic open in each directions at all times Project Background: Build two-lane roundabout at Route 171/Route 43 intersection in Airport Drive Widen Route 171 to five-lanes (two lanes in each direction with a center turn lane) between Route 43 to just east of Fir Road Prime Contractor: APAC, Springfield Completion Date: August 28, 2014 Construction Cost: $2.6 million