Resurfacing of Route 37 starts week of July 20

(From MODOT)

Resurfacing of Route 37 through Jasper,

Lawrence & Newton Counties Starting Week of July 20

Jasper, Lawrence & Newton Counties - Drivers can expect lane closures and occasional traffic delays on Route 37 from near Sarcoxie to west of Monett beginning the week of July 20, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Contractor crews will be adding shoulders and resurfacing driving lanes for nearly a nearly 16 mile stretch of Route 37. Crews will work on the project 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday. Drivers should obey flaggers and wait for pilot cars to guide motorists through the work zone. Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule. Project Information Prime contractor: Swift Construction, Neosho Total project cost: $8.24 million Completion date: October 1, 2015. Although, the contractor expects to complete the project by the end of August.