Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Route 97 closed at U. S. 60 near Monett Regional Airport


(From MoDOT)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 97 CLOSED South of Route 60 in Barry Co. Beginning Sept. 17

Where: Northbound Missouri Route 97 CLOSED at U.S. Route 60 near Monett Regional Airport

When: Beginning Thursday, September 17 for up to 45 days

What: Contractor crews continuing construction of roundabout at Route 97/Route 60 intersection







Traffic Impacts

No access for northbound Route 97 drivers to Route 60

No access to southbound Route 97 from either direction of Route 60

Southbound Route 97 drivers will be able to turn right on to westbound Route 60

Westbound Route 60 drivers will be able to turn right on to northbound Route 97

Route 60 reduced to one lane in each direction

Northbound Route 97 drivers will be directed along a signed detour using Missouri routes 37, Barry County Route B, and Missouri Route 97








Access to all businesses will be maintained during the closure

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.

Details: 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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