Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Route 97 north of Monett Regional Airport to be closed


(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 97 CLOSED North of Route 60 in Barry Co. Beginning June 22

Where: Missouri Route 97 between U.S. Route 60 and Barry County Farm Road 2000 north of Monett Regional Airport

When: Monday, June 22 through Thursday, August 6

What: Contractor crews beginning the first phase of construction of roundabout








Traffic Impacts

No access to Missouri Route 97 between U.S. Route 60 and Barry County Farm Road 2000 north of Monett Regional Airport

Drivers will have access to all driveways and entrances on Route 97 but will not be allowed to turn on to Route 60

Drivers wishing to access Route 97 will be directed along a signed detour using Route 60 and Missouri Route 37

Drivers urged to find alternate routes

Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone








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

Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.

This work is part of a project to make improvements at six (6) intersections along U.S. Route 60 between Newton County Route Y east of Seneca and Missouri Route 97 in Barry County near the Monett Regional Airport. More information can be found by going to the project website.

Project Information

Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction Co., Springfield
Completion Date: December 1, 2026
Total Cost: $9.7 million

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