Transportation projects go up for public review

The amendments call for:

• An upgrade of guardrails at the Interstate 44 and U.S. Highway 65 interchange;

• Maintenance and an upgrade of I-44 striping;

• Changes to the funding sources, reflecting two federal earmarks received for the I-44 and Chestnut Expressway interchange project; and

• A study in Battlefield to review access along State Highway M from State Highway FF to Wilson’s Creek.

To be eligible for federal funds, projects must be included in the Transportation Improvement Program. After the public comment period ends June 19, the Metropolitan Planning Organization board of directors will consider the amendments at noon that day at the Busch Municipal Building, 840 Boonville Ave.

The amendments are available for review on the third floor of the Busch building. Comments may be submitted in writing to the OTO, PO Box 8368, 840 Boonville Ave., Springfield, MO, 65801; by e-mail to nlongpine@ozarkstransportation.org; by fax to (417) 864-1881; or in person at the June 19 meeting.