Lane closures, traffic delays expected on U. S. 71 in McDonald County

(From MODOT)

Drivers can expect lane closures and traffic delays when a project to resurface a section of U.S. Route 71 and Route OO in McDonald County near Pineville begins the week of March 6, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Contractor crews will remove the existing asphalt driving surface and replace it with a new asphalt surface on Route 71 from Goodin Hollow Road in Pineville south to the Missouri/Arkansas state line and on Route OO from Route 71 south to the Missouri/Arkansas state line south of Jane.

In addition to the resurfacing, the contractor will install new guardrail, rumble strips, signs, overhead lighting and traffic signal loop detectors in areas on Route 71. Contractor crews also will add a new right turn lane from northbound Route 71 to Rains Road in Pineville.

Traffic Impacts

Expect lane closures and traffic delays on U.S. Route 71 where crews are working

At least one lane of Route 71 traffic will be OPEN in each direction at all times

All lanes of Route 71 traffic will be OPEN during nighttime hours

Route OO drivers will encounter flaggers and/or pilot cars where crews are working. Drivers should wait for the pilot vehicle before proceeding through the work zone or before entering the work zone from a side road.

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zones

No signed detours

Drivers should find alternate routes around the work zones

Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts

Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule.

Project Information

Prime contractor: APAC-Central, Springfield
Total project cost: $5.5 million
Completion date: November 1, 2023