HWY 65 southbound through Springfield - Closes July 10th

[ggh]

Originally Posted by DalmatianDad

Well we took that route today around three o'clock.
MODOT has it covered with detour signs that guide to onto 125 and down to 60.
About 11.7 miles. Not all that much traffic, but that may change in the near future. As ggh stated, it is hilly and curvy, but in good condition.
All in all, it seems to be a good choice for a detour.

FYI - I took this route on Monday morning to AD/Sunshine (vs. going all the way to 60 which would have taken me way south of my destination) - and it was lightly traveled, with no 18 wheelers when I was on it. It wasn't much further via miles but it added THIRTY minutes to my travel time!

I took a different route this morning that put me into more traffic, but only added about 10 minutes to my route.

[DalmatianDad]

Route 65: THE REBUILD - Springfield
Update for Week of July 24, 2017
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE PROJECT:
Southbound Route 65 CLOSED between Chestnut Expressway and a point north of Sunshine Street at approximately 8 p.m. on Sunday evening, July 23
Southbound Route 65 OPEN from I-44 to Chestnut Expressway after 8 p.m. Sunday evening, July 23
Southbound Route 65 reduced to one lane between a point south of I-44 to Chestnut Expressway
Drivers urged to avoid Eastgate Avenue east of Route 65 especially at Chestnut Expressway
Delays expected for drivers existing southbound Route 65 at Chestnut Expressway due to bridge construction and crossing trains
ALL SOUTHBOUND LANES OF ROUTE 65 EXPECTED TO OPEN TO TRAFFIC BY LATE ON SUNDAY, JULY 30

[ggh]

Originally Posted by DalmatianDad

ALL SOUTHBOUND LANES OF ROUTE 65 EXPECTED TO OPEN TO TRAFFIC BY LATE ON SUNDAY, JULY 30

I have been watching the progress of Southbound 65 closely - and I am impressed with the speed in which the work is being accomplished.

[DalmatianDad]

Originally Posted by ggh

I have been watching the progress of Southbound 65 closely - and I am impressed with the speed in which the work is being accomplished.

I noticed that too. Hope they keep it up.