Eastbound on-off ramps on 171 at HH in Carterville to be closed

(From MODOT)

Short-term CLOSURE, Narrowed Lane on EB Route 171/HH Ramps in Jasper County July 17

Where: Eastbound on- and off ramps on Missouri Route 171 at Jasper County Route HH in Carterville

When: 6 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, July 17

What: Contractor crews will CLOSE eastbound off ramp and narrow the lane on eastbound on ramp for up to a few hours at Route 171 and Route HH while removing the old driving surface and replacing with new surface.

Traffic Impacts

Eastbound off ramp CLOSED for up to a few hours where crews are working

Lanes of eastbound on ramp narrowed for up to a few hours where crews are working

Traffic delays are possible

Drivers should use caution when traveling through the work zone and watch for crews and equipment working close to traffic

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zones

No signed detours

Drivers should find alternate route

(Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule)

Details: This work is part of a project to resurface approximately 26 miles of Route 171 between the Missouri/Kansas state line and I-49 along with relocating the intersection of Routes 171/96/YY near Carl Junction.

Project Information:
Prime contractor: APAC-Central Inc., Springfield
Total construction costs: $9.8 million
Contract completion date: December 15, 2021