Possible lane closures during sidewalk upgrades in Sarcoxie, Jasper, Mount Vernon

(From MoDOT)

MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Possible Lane Closures in the Cities of Sarcoxie, Jasper, and Mount Vernon
Beginning Sunday, November 1, for Sidewalk Upgrades

Where/When 

Sarcoxie

Missouri Route 37 at 17th Street
Sunday, November 1, until Saturday, November 14

Mount Vernon

Missouri Route 174 between Hasting and Main Street

Business 39 between just north of Williams Creek and Market Street
Sunday, November 1, until Sunday, December 1

Jasper

Jasper County Route H between Middle Street and the railroad tracks
Sunday, November 15, until Sunday, December 1

What: Crews will remove portions of sidewalks and entrances and temporarily replace 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.