Lane closures, traffic shifts planned on Route P in Joplin

(From MoDOT)

MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Lane Closures and Traffic Shifts on Jasper County Route P in Joplin
Beginning Monday, October 5, for Sidewalk Upgrades

Where: Lane Closures and traffic shifts on Jasper County Route P between Perking’s Street and Missouri Route 66 (7th Street) in Joplin

When: Monday, October 5, until Friday, October 30

What: Crews will remove portions of sidewalks and entrances, temporarily replacing them with gravel while new pavement is installed. The project includes sidewalk installation and upgrades, entrance upgrades, curb and gutter, and signal upgrades at various locations to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. This is part of the sidewalk upgrades project on various routes in Stone, Taney, Lawrence, Jasper & Newton Counties, which began in July 2026.

Traffic Impacts

Drivers may encounter flaggers, lane closures, and traffic shifts where crews are working

Driveway concrete replaced in half sections, and temporary gravel driveways will be provided to allow access to the property

Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours planned.

Signs will alert drivers approaching the work zone

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

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

Project Information

Branco Enterprises, Inc., Springfield, is doing the work for a low bid amount of $1,025,005.09.
The project is to be completed by December 14, 2026.