Branson drivers, get ready to revise your commute: Missouri Route 248 is bracing for lane closures starting bright and early at 7 a.m. today. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), these disruptions will sprawl between U.S. Route 65 and Shepherd Of The Hills Expressway, making way for improvements set to better align with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. MoDOT reports that contractor crews will be hard at work installing new driveway entrances, upgrading sidewalks, and enhancing pedestrian crossings to ensure greater accessibility.
The construction, part of a broader initiative spanning Routes 76 and 376 in Taney County, promises upgraded sidewalks and drainage solutions yet brings temporarily narrowed roads for both eastbound and westbound travelers, disruptions anticipated between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., it’s essential for local commuters to plot alternate paths as flaggers and lane drops signal the ongoing efforts, and though no formal detours will signpost the way, adjacent routes may lighten the burden of the daily drive.
In an effort to mitigate the inevitable slowdowns, temporary gravel driveways will be laid down while concrete ones are replaced in sections, the aim being to maintain access to properties during construction. Motorists can anticipate the presence of flaggers and should be prepared for lane reductions where crews are operating.
MoDOT has decided against posting official detour signs, however, they’re strongly advising drivers to find alternative routes, the agency is ensuring that signs and message boards will inform drivers as they approach this active work zone, their goal is to minimize surprises and maximize safety. For those seeking the most current road conditions and traffic impacts, MoDOT's Traveler Information Map offers up-to-date insights that could spare drivers from unexpected delays.
