FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The City of Springfield will resurface approximately 16 miles of Springfield roadways this spring as part of Public Works overall pavement maintenance strategy. The City’s contractor, Blevins Asphalt Construction Company, anticipates beginning asphalt milling and overlay work on Monday, March 17 on Grand Street between Scenic Avenue and National Avenue. Resurfacing will continue on roadway segments throughout Springfield through May (weather dependent).
Access to all properties within the work zones will be maintained. The contractor will provide property owners 48 hours’ notice via a door hanger prior to beginning work on a specific segment. Impacted streets will also be posted “no parking” 48 hours in advance of work taking place.
Spring 2025 asphalt resurfacing work will include the following roadway segments:
• Grand Street – Kansas Expressway to John Q. Hammons Parkway
• Division Street – West Bypass to Kansas Expressway
• Packer Road – Atlantic Street to Kearney Street
• Oak Grove Avenue – Cherry Street to Sunshine Street
• Briar Street – National Avenue to Palmer Avenue
• Republic Road – Scenic Avenue to Kansas Expressway
• Campbell Avenue – Grand Street to Swan Street
• Lone Pine Avenue – Galloway Street to Republic Road
• Golden Avenue – Erie Street to Sunset Street
• Catalpa Avenue – Oak Grove Avenue to Ingram Mill
This resurfacing effort is expected to cost $3.8 million and will be funded primarily through 2024 Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) program funding with a 20% match funded through the City’s 1/8-cent Transportation Sales Tax.
Asphalt mill and overlay is one of multiple pavement management methods the City uses to repair, maintain and extend the life of City streets. The City conducts a pavement condition assessment of Springfield’s roadway network every three years. Information from this assessment helps identify immediate maintenance needs, monitor pavement condition over time, develop preventive maintenance strategies and assist with budgeting funds.
To view maps of specific roadway segments planned for asphalt overlay this summer, visit springfieldmo.gov/overlays.
About the asphalt milling and overlay process
The resurfacing process involves first milling the street to remove old pavement. A new asphalt surface is generally laid within a few days. Between milling and overlay steps, the roadway surface is rough, but driveable. Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling through these work zones.
Motorists should expect single-lane closures along each roadway segment planned for overlay work. A flagger may be posted to maintain 2-way traffic around the work site. Periodic full lane closures may be necessary depending on the volume and characteristics of the roadway.
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